To mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, ISC2 will be honoring women in cybersecurity and showcasing their career experiences.

Women in Cybersecurity Webinar 2025ISC2 encourages a career in cybersecurity for all and aims to promote career pathways for those entering the career as well as opportunities for career advancement for seasoned professionals.

Historically, women are underrepresented in the cybersecurity industry. With March being Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2025 taking place on March 8, ISC2 is bringing you a month-long program of content showcasing women in the cybersecurity profession. Together, we will be learning more about their experiences in cybersecurity roles and encouraging others to join the industry.

While women such as Grace Hopper helped to lay the foundation for the cybersecurity field, today women represent only about 20 – 25% of the profession. Why is that and what can we do to encourage and support more women in cyber?

The Up2Date Conversation

We asked women to comment on our ISC2Up2Date Newsletter and encourage you to join the conversation on LinkedIn. We want to continue to hear from women who are cybersecurity professionals about why they chose cybersecurity as a career path, their experiences working in the sector, the highs and lows, along with their advice for other women considering a career in cybersecurity.

Dawn Butler, MBA, CISSP explained why she chose cybersecurity as a career. “Choosing cybersecurity was a series of intentional pivots driven by curiosity and growth. I transitioned from production support to shaping security policies because I wanted to create standards, not just implement them.”

Njeri Ng'ang'a commented that “Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field that plays a crucial role in protecting digital infrastructures worldwide and that intrigued me because it combines technical skills with strategic thinking, allowing me to protect systems and data from ever-evolving threats. The increasing importance of digital security and the growing cyber risks made me realize that this field offers both professional fulfillment and societal impact. The journey has been both challenging and rewarding. The rewards are immense”.

Noting that cybersecurity is a field where you can see the direct impact of your work, Ng'ang'a added that “Whether it’s preventing a cyberattack or strengthening an organization’s security posture, knowing that my efforts contribute to safer digital spaces is incredibly gratifying. For women considering a career in cybersecurity, embrace continuous learning, build a strong network, develop technical and soft skills, be confident and persistent, advocate for inclusion.”

Women in Cybersecurity Webinar

On March 13 at 1 p.m. ET, hear from more ISC2 members and cybersecurity professionals during a webinar titled From the Inside Out: Increasing Representation and Inclusion of Women in Cybersecurity. ISC2 members can earn one CPE credit for attending the webinar. At this webinar, you can hear from leaders around the world who are implementing unique partnerships and grassroots programming to answer these questions and more. Find out why increasing representation matters and how individuals and organizations can play a role in making change. We hope you will join us as we honor the past and future this Women’s History Month.

Stay tuned to ISC2 Insights throughout March to learn more about your fellow ISC2 members and their career journeys, what drives their passion and what they hope to see for the future of cybersecurity.

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