Women in Federal cybersecurity - How did they get their start?

While there may still be only a handful of women in Information Security, they can be found in increasing numbers in important, high-profile positions. A recent article by my colleague Stephen Cobb inspired me to do more research into women leading Federal cyber security efforts. As someone who came from a non-traditional security background, I wondered: How does one become a cybersecurity expert for the US government?

The answer is that the paths into high-level government information security positions may be a little less diverse than in the private sector. But these distinct paths still show that there are many skillsets that can be useful in the various aspects of securing businesses and critical infrastructure.

Women in Federal cybersecurity - How did they get their start?