Microsoft has decided to invest in improving the skills of new employees in the field of cyber securityespecially for the donne and mostly from South America and Asia.
More women in cybersecurity: Microsoft makes it possible
Argentina, Chile, Indonesia and Spain are part of the current 28 countries covered by the Cybersecurity Skills Initiativewhose purpose is to provide grants and funding opportunities to nonprofits and other educational institutions to help provide more education.
This is what Microsoft claims: Women make up just a quarter of the cybersecurity workforce. And not only. The company presents its commitment to “historically underrepresented populations”.
Organizations that focus on women in information technology
The company has decided to enter into agreements with new organizations such as WOMCY of Latin America, Women4Cyber of Europe and the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations, in particular by supporting its programme Women in Cyber Mentorship with a special emphasis on the Middle East, Africa and Asia. As well as the global WiCyS community and country-level partnerships such as Poland and Ukraine are part of the movement.
The cyber security industry is growing today more than ever
Microsoft announced new funding to upskill new cybersecurity workers, particularly for women, with a focus in some of the most underrepresented countries, including South America and Asia.
Argentina, Chile, Indonesia and Spain they are part of the current 28 countries covered by the Cybersecurity Skills Initiative, the purpose of which is to provide grants and funding opportunities to nonprofits and other educational institutions to help provide more training.
With global demand for cybersecurity workers on the rise and least economically developed countries often experiencing higher rates, Microsoft hopes women’s empowerment will help close the skills gap. While this announcement focuses primarily on women, the company remains committed to “historically underrepresented populations.”
The computer industry is set to increase its growth
Microsoft’s announcement also mentions the cybersecurity industry more generally, which is said to have seen growth in other industries double in the last decade. Countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US are said to lack skills.
The Cybersecurity Skills Initiative now includes the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania , South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.