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Most immigrant cybersecurity professionals come to Canada with strong educational backgrounds and skills in technology, but while high human capital facilitates their entrance into the labour market, their career progression is often constrained by the absence of mentorship, professional networks, language and cultural adjustment challenges. (Unsplash)

Canada’s cybersecurity sector has a pipeline problem — and a glass ceiling

Sepideh Borzoo, Toronto Metropolitan University; Atefeh (Atty) Mashatan, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Rupa Banerjee, Toronto Metropolitan University

Canada’s cybersecurity labour shortage cannot be solved simply by recruiting skilled immigrants, because systemic barriers — especially for racialized immigrant women — limit their integration, advancement and retention.

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