Voices of Women in Cyber – (ISC)² Candidate Nidhi Kannoujia

By Nidhi Kannoujia, (ISC)² Candidate The cybersecurity industry is a dynamic and promising field that welcomes diverse perspectives. It requires individuals who understand the intricacies of other industries since security is a collective responsibility. While the security industry is embracing diversity, unfortunately, it still faces a significant gap in terms of gender representation, particularly with women being underrepresented. Women account for only 25% jobs in cybersecurity, according to a Women in Cybersecurity report by Cybersecurity Ventures. There is an opportunity to leverage our skills to close this gender gap. Several years ago, I began exploring this exciting field and have…