Addressing Gender Gaps in Teens' Cybersecurity Engagement and Self-Efficacy

Abstract

To increase women's representation in technology careers, it's important to spark and nurture their interest and confidence during middle and high school. A pilot study compares gender differences in cybersecurity self-efficacy and interest among teens at a five-day cybersecurity camp. Although males initially scored higher on the Cybersecurity Engagement and Self-Efficacy Scale, the females caught up by week's end.