Author: Tatyana Bolton

Tatyana Bolton is the policy director for the R Street Institute’s Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats program. She previously served as the senior policy director for the U.S. Cybersecurity Solarium Commission as well as the cyber policy lead in the Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Making Space for Diversity in Cybersecurity

Making Space for Diversity in Cybersecurity

Minority representation within the cybersecurity field is around 26 percent. Racial and ethnic minorities tend to hold non-managerial positions, and pay gaps, especially for minority women, persist.

The lack of diversity in the cybersecurity workforce makes it more vulnerable. Here’s how we can start making sure we’ll see more Black women on cybersecurity panels.