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UK cyber industry employs fewer women than ever, report finds

Original: Fewer women than ever in UK's 'old boys' club' cyber industry - The Register “When I’ve spoken to a business and said to

The UK's cybersecurity industry is becoming less diverse, with fewer women working in the sector than ever before, according to reporting by The Register. Figures cited in the article describe a male-dominated "old boys' club" culture, with one industry figure saying businesses resist hiring women, citing excuses such as potential maternity leave. Commenters are highlighting hiring bias and calling for more diverse recruitment across the sector.

Why now: New data showing a decline in female representation in the UK cyber industry has reignited debate about sexist hiring attitudes.

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• Fewer women than ever in UK's 'old boys' club' cyber industry - The Register “When I’ve spoken to a business and said to them ‘why don’t you hire a more diverse workforce?’ You’ll get the normal common ones of ‘well if we hire a female, she’ll get pregnant, she’ll be off for 12… · Walker@infosec.exchange · 2

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