The cyber security sector in the UK is failing to attract young people into the industry – especially women – according to research released this week by e-skills UK.
The research, carried out in partnership with information security recruitment consultancy Alderbridge Consulting, found that only 7 percent of information security professionals are aged 20-29, compared to 31 percent in the 30-39 age group and 21 percent in the 40-49 age group.
Meanwhile, there is a substantial lack of female talent in the industry, with only 10 percent of those who hold non-commercial positions being women.
