ITNOW · Issue 2 2026
Gender Diversity in Cybersecurity
A conversation on underrepresentation, leadership, and why diversity is a security imperative — as BCS Women marks its 25th anniversary.
Despite decades of research, policy efforts, and industry initiatives, gender inequality in technology — and particularly cybersecurity — remains stubbornly unresolved. Drawing on academic research and lived industry experience, Professor Niki Panteli, Dr Boineelo Nthubu, and Claire Mironik explore structural barriers, the importance of visible role models, and why diversity is not just an inclusion issue but a security imperative.
Contributors
Professor Niki Panteli
Professor of Digital Business, Lancaster University Management School
Dr Boineelo Nthubu
Lecturer in Business Management, York St John University, London Campus
Claire Mironik
Change and Test Manager, Aston University
Originally published in ITNOW, Issue 2 2026 (BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT).