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The measure comes amid concerns from cybersecurity officials and professionals over how workforce diversity gaps may threaten U.S. cyber defenses.
While other professions are making up ground, cybersecurity still lags behind in female representation, thanks to a lack of respect and inclusion.
A new report uncovers widespread gender disparities in the cybersecurity workplace, with women encountering exclusion at twice the rate of men.
Women seem to be far more common in government’s top tech leadership positions than they used to be, but “we are far from done,” one such leader warns.
Despite optimism, disparities for women in tech remain, due to such persistent problems as underrepresentation, microaggressions, and stereotypes.