The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has partnered with IBM to boost diversity in the cyber security workforce, primarily targeting young girls through the CyberFirst Girls program. This initiative aims to cultivate computing and security skills among girls aged 12 to 13, addressing the significant gender gap in a sector where women represent only 17% of the workforce. The collaboration underscores the importance of fostering a diverse talent pool to combat the growing cyber threats faced by UK organizations, ensuring that future cyber leaders reflect all communities in the country.
The partnership will see IBM provide the online platform used to run the NCSC's flagship cyber skills programme for girls - CyberFirst Girls, a crucial initiative to enhance girls' involvement in the cyber security industry.
If we're going to keep the UK safe from the threats we face online, then we need to build a diverse workforce which is reflective of every community in the country. This partnership with IBM aims to achieve that.
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