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Episode: PodChats for FutureCISO: From Bias to Boardroom: How women are leading Asia’s cyber defences
Description: As of 2025, women represent just 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce, with figures in Asia lagging behind at under 20%—a stark reminder of the persistent gender gap in one of the world’s most critical and fast-evolving sectors. Yet this imbalance also signals immense untapped potential. Across Singapore, India, Japan, and beyond, women professionals are increasingly stepping into roles as threat analysts, chief information security officers, cyber policy advisors, and entrepreneurs—bringing diverse perspectives that strengthen organisational resilience and innovation. While cultural barriers, limited mentorship, and structural inequities remain, targeted initiatives and shifting workplace norms are beginnin...