Fewer women than ever in UK's 'old boys' club' cyber industry
Women fell to 16 percent of the UK cybersecurity workforce, the lowest share since 2021.
A UK cybersecurity workforce survey found that women now make up 16 percent of the industry, the lowest share since 2021, compared with 48 percent across all UK industries and 30 percent of the digital workforce. Among people with six or more years of experience, women are 12 percent. Recruiters cited illegal assumptions about pregnancy and an “old boys’ club” culture as barriers to senior roles. Neurodivergent workers reached a record 22 percent, while ethnic minorities remained 19 percent overall and 9 percent at senior level.
- Women are 16 percent of the UK cyber workforce, the lowest since 2021.
- Women with six or more years of experience are only 12 percent.
- Neurodivergent workers reached a record 22 percent of UK cyber staff.
- Ethnic minorities are 19 percent overall but 9 percent in senior roles.
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