Gender Diversity in Cybersecurity: Gaps, Challenges, and Proposals

This paper explores the gender issue in the field of cybersecurity, a sector that presents a significant gap, under the premise that all transformative action is based on educational issues. The objective is to analyze the representation of women in this industry, identifying the cultural, educational and professional barriers that hinder it. In addition, the impact on work teams is evaluated, highlighting how inclusion can improve effectiveness. From this, recommendations are proposed to improve gender diversity in the sector, offering strategies and practices for governments, organizations and educational institutions. This work seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of gender dynamics in cybersecurity and to promote a more inclusive and equitable environment, making the issue visible, and considering the scarce literature in Spanish, which highlights the need for more local research.