Security News > 2021 > March > 49% of female cybersecurity pros say the pandemic had a positive impact on their career

49% of women cybersecurity pros in the U.S and U.K. also said COVID-19 had a positive impact on their career, with just 9% saying the pandemic negatively impacted their job.

89% of women working in cybersecurity said they feel secure in their jobs.

When female cybersecurity professionals were asked what would encourage more women into cybersecurity roles, equal pay topped the list with 47% of the global respondents saying this would help bridge the gender gap.

Cybersecurity has piqued the interest of Gen Z, with 76% of 18-25 year olds surveyed saying cybersecurity is interesting and 88% recognize the field as important.

45% are not sure whether cybersecurity is the career for them, though.

"The women in our report have spoken; cybersecurity is an industry to build a thriving career, even in a global pandemic, and the younger generation recognizes that it's important. So now, we need to show more women and girls how they can explore the opportunities available to them," said Sabrina Castiglione, Chief Financial Officer and Acting Head of Talent, Tessian.

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