33% of girls view cybersecurity as too technical compared to 22% of boys.

November 1, 2025

33% of girls view cybersecurity as too technical compared to 22% of boys. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Girls Who Code in November 2025. It covers topics including Careers, Gender. The original data appears in Girls Who Code Report Reveals Why Fewer Girls Choose Cybersecurity Careers.html. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 10/28/2025

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33% of girls view cybersecurity as too technical compared to 22% of boys. This data was published by Girls Who Code and covers Careers, Gender.

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This statistic comes from Girls Who Code Report Reveals Why Fewer Girls Choose Cybersecurity Careers.html, published by Girls Who Code on November 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://girlswhocode.com/assets/downloads/craft-prod/downloads/GWC_CyberResearchReport_final.pdf.

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This statistic relates to Careers, Gender. Browse more statistics on Careers or from Girls Who Code.

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33% of girls view cybersecurity as too technical compared to 22% of boys.

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