1、1Guide to Inclusive Language in Cybersecurity2At(ISC)and the Chartered Institute of Information Security(CIISec),we know that the people within the global cybersecurity profession at large are at the core of everything we do.A diverse and inclusive workforce boosts innovation in solving complex prob

2、lems facing our world today.In short,having a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture are essential if we are to learn,grow and thrive.The current cyber workforce gap stands at 3.4 million,and the global cybersecurity workforce still needs to increase by 65%to effectively defend organiz

3、ations critical assets.However,a 2021 online survey found that a lack of diversity and inclusion as well as toxic work cultures were seen as two of the top barriers to entry into the cyber workforce.To attract as many people as possible to the profession,we need to change those negative perceptions

4、of cyber.That will include changing some of the language,as well as some of the visual cues(e.g.,young white man in a hoody),typically used.To begin changing the work culture and to avoid alienating people,the language we use must be inclusive of as many people as possible rather than just a subset.

5、Expanding the application pool to a much broader range of potential cybersecurity professionals will increase our chances of recruiting a more diverse pool of candidates.This will help us close the workforce gap.Fostering more inclusive environments that allow everyone to bring their authentic self

6、to work is a critical lever that enables more candidates to enter and remain in the profession.It is clear that our commitment to diversity,equity and inclusion(DEI),both internally and across our industry,is essential to better serve our work and our world.Ensuring that our cyber profession is as i