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Created: 11 February 2021
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‘2021 Tomorrow’s Cyber Heroines’ study undertaken by CyberHeroines, KnowBe4 Africa, and Infosphere Limited surveyed more than 445 teachers across 14 African countries to unpack the complexities that face African girls in the technology landscape. With Africa’s future reliant on its ability to adapt to Digital Transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), leveling the playing field for women has become critical. It has never been more important to change the cybersecurity workforce gender statistics than it is today.
“We have to give girls more opportunities, inspire them to get involved in technology and the cybersecurity field and to remove the preconceived and socialized ideas that prevent women from pursuing careers in technology,” said Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist, KnowBe4 Africa. “The world is digitizing rapidly and women are at risk of being left behind. We have to change the d
Key findings:
More than 445 teachers from 14 African countries uncover the route to technology and cybersecurity careers for African girls
Only 3.7% of African schools offer