Saudi Women Surpass Global Average in Cybersecurity

Saudi women have made significant progress in the cybersecurity sector, with the latest official data showing a 33% participation rate, surpassing the global average of 22%. This reflects the major development in empowering Saudi women to work in advanced technical fields, enhancing their role in protecting digital infrastructure and driving the future of the knowledge-based economy. The data also highlights the significant shift in the participation of Saudi women in the cybersecurity sector over the past few years, with their rate increasing from 22% in 2021 to 33% in 2025, a 11 percentage point increase, making Saudi Arabia a country with a female participation rate exceeding the global average by about 50%.