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This chapter shares the experiences of the author while exploring why there is a lack of women in security. The theme of the chapter is getting women involved in the field through education and publication opportunities. It includes outreach programs and resources that are available to help those interested in pursuing interests in this ever expanding area of technology.
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- Publication Opportunities
- American Association Of University Women (AAUW)
- Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (STEM)
- Cybersecurity Field
- Technical Teachers College
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Barrett, D. (2018). Improving Women’s Participation in the Security Field. In: Christofferson, D. (eds) Women in Security. Women in Engineering and Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57795-1_14
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