Addressing the gender gap in cybersecurity
Girls Can Hack is a movement that aims to encourage and empower women to pursue careers in cybersecurity. The movement seeks to address the gender gap in cybersecurity by promoting awareness of the field among women and providing them with the skills and resources needed to succeed in the industry.
Driving more innovative and effective solutions to cybersecurity challenges
The movement recognizes the importance of diversity in cybersecurity and believes that increasing the representation of women in the field will lead to more innovative and effective solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
Creating a more inclusive and diverse cybersecurity workforce
By promoting awareness of cybersecurity and providing girls with the tools and support they need to succeed, Girls Can Hack aims to make a positive impact on the industry and create a more inclusive and diverse cybersecurity workforce.
Women in Cyber Security: Key Statistics
Workforce Representation
Women comprise approximately 20% to 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce, according to ISC2 estimates. Source
Federal Workforce
In the U.S. federal cyber workforce, women hold about 25.2% of full-time positions, compared to 43.6% of government workers overall. Source
Team Composition
On average, women make up 22% of cybersecurity teams globally. Notably, 16% of organizations report having no women on their security teams. Source
Leadership Roles
​Women occupy less than 1% of top executive positions in cybersecurity. Source
Future Projections
Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that women will represent 30% of the global cybersecurity workforce by the end of 2025, increasing to 35% by 2031. Source