The 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study by ISC2 highlights a marginal rise in female representation in cybersecurity, with women now making up 22% of global security teams, up from 17% in 2023. However, challenges persist, as 32% of women reported layoffs in their organizations compared to 23% of men. While job satisfaction remains high at 67%, it has been declining from 82% in 2022, attributed to economic pressures. Moreover, only a small percentage of women hold C-Suite positions, despite many occupying managerial roles, indicating ongoing gender inequity in the sector.
Women in cybersecurity are facing increased workplace challenges, with 32% reporting layoffs at their organizations, compared to only 23% of men. This disparity points to potential underlying inequities that persist despite progress in gender representation.
The 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealed that 22% of global security teams are women, up from 17% in 2023, indicating a positive trend, yet 16% of companies have no women in their security teams whatsoever.
Despite high job satisfaction at 67%, a notable decline is observed from previous years—82% of women reported satisfaction in 2022. Analysts attribute this decline to economic pressures and increased workloads, worsening the work environment for women.
Women in cybersecurity occupy senior roles, with 55% in managerial or higher positions and 53% in hiring decision roles. However, only 7% are in C-Suite positions, reflecting a significant gap at the top level.
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