From boardrooms to government panels, women in cybersecurity are now shaping the UK’s strategic direction, not just participating in it. For years, the conversation about women in cybersecurity focused on “getting a foot in the door.” Today, it’s about who’s in the room when national decisions are made, and increasingly, women are leading those conversations. Inclusion is no longer a side project. In the UK, it’s becoming a strategic imperative, with policy, funding, and procurement now reflecting gender equity, diverse leadership, and lived experience as core components of resilience, innovation, and national capability. This article maps how women in cyber leadership are influencing strategy at every level, from community hubs and boardrooms to national working groups and international policy circles.
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