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There are more than two and a half million unfilled cybersecurity positions worldwide and the jobs that are filled are overwhelmingly done by men. Getting more women into cybersecurity would not only improve representation but also help solve a skills crisis. Following a recent World Bank seminar ‘Women and Cybersecurity: Creating a More Inclusive Cyberspace’, this post reflects on some of the challenges described and some potential solutions.

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