Girls Who Code

Women constitute only 22% of the cybersecurity workforce in the United States.

50% of girls reported confidence in their tech abilities compared to 68% of boys.

57% of girls from historically underrepresented groups feel they belong in the cybersecurity field, compared to 64% of other girls.

33% of girls view cybersecurity as too technical compared to 22% of boys.

Less than one-third of girls participate in extracurricular programs related to cybersecurity.

In a national survey, 70% of 2,105 teens expressed mid to high interest in cybersecurity careers.