Forbes January 13, 2025
Leo Cunningham, CISO at Owkin.
In an industry tasked with defending against threats from every corner of the globe, cybersecurity’s lack of diversity isn’t just a cultural shortcoming—it’s a strategic vulnerability. With women comprising only 24% of the cybersecurity workforce and ethnic minorities “also underrepresented in the sector,” we’re fighting sophisticated global threats with one hand tied behind our back. As cyberattacks become increasingly complex and varied, our defense strategies must evolve beyond traditional technical solutions to encompass diverse perspectives, experiences and approaches.
In my 20 years of being in technology and cybersecurity, diversity, such as gender equality, has always been an industry issue that’s ignored or no one wants to tackle. During my time at Flo Health, females comprised...
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