Today is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and advocate for gender equality. As we prepare to commemorate this momentous occasion, we are reminded of this year's theme: Inspire Inclusion. This resonates deeply with the cybersecurity industry, prompting us to reflect on the progress made to date and the work ahead to foster a more inclusive and diverse environment. We recognize the valuable role of women in shaping the future and strive to amplify the voices and contributions of women in this field to promote inclusion in cybersecurity.
Women in cybersecurity are breaking barriers and leading change
Although the proportion of women in the cybersecurity field has steadily increased in recent years, significant disparities still exist. Women make up only a small portion of our industry's workforce, estimated at 20% to 25%. Cyber Crime Ventures predicts that by 2025, 30% of cybersecurity employees will be women.
Despite this disparity, women continue to make remarkable progress, breaking down barriers and driving innovation in this rapidly evolving field. At Cequence Security, the voices and contributions of our female colleagues are invaluable. Their perspectives, accomplishments, and aspirations serve as a powerful reminder of the impact of diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity within our company.
Let's shine a spotlight on some of the amazing women at Cequence Security whose skills and contributions have truly made a difference. Through their dedication and expertise, they have not only improved our company, but also inspired those around them. Here are some of the insightful quotes they shared that summarize their wisdom and experience.
Sandhiya Sivaraman, Operations Manager, Engineering Department
“To the women who inspire change, break stereotypes, and challenge the status quo, your strength knows no limits.”
Reverie Hara, Senior Manager of Revenue Marketing
“The question is not who will allow me, but who will stop me.” — Ayn Rand
“Feminism isn't about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It's about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” — GD Anderson
Kyla Gifford, HR Payroll Specialist
“Every woman's success should be an inspiration to other women. We are strongest when we support each other.” — Serena Williams
KD Quintino, Senior Manager, Human Resources and Payroll
“I just like bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is never a derogatory word. It means someone is passionate, enthusiastic and ambitious. It means someone who is proactive and willing to lead.” — Amy Poehler
Jenner Benton, Regional Sales Manager
“Even in chaos there is opportunity.” — Sun Tzu
Jina Min, Director of Field Marketing & Events
“There are no limits to what we women can accomplish.” — Michelle Obama
Colleen Baker, Senior Manager Branding, Graphics and UX
“Women belong everywhere where decisions are made.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Embracing diversity and inclusion
As we commemorate International Women's Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity within our organization and throughout our community. By championing women's voices and contributions, we not only enrich our industry, but also pave the way for a more just and empowered future.
Together, we can promote inclusion, celebrate diversity, and empower women in cybersecurity and beyond.
This article first appeared on Sequence Security.
*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Cequence Security written by Katrina Porter. Read the original post: https://www.cequence.ai/blog/about-cequence/international-womens-day-2024/
