Women of GREYCORTEX: Different Paths, One Purpose

When people think of cybersecurity, they often picture something very technical and mostly men in dark hoodies. But the reality looks quite different.

At this year’s Ženy v kyber (Women in Cyber) conference in the Czech Republic, the atmosphere was nothing like a traditional security event. Instead of lines of code and zero-day exploits, it was about stories, curiosity, and the courage to try something new.

We were proud to support the event because diversity isn’t just a value we talk about. It’s something we live every day. About one third of our team are women. They are part of every team, from development and product to marketing, sales, and technical support. Each of them took a different path into cybersecurity, with unique beginnings, motivations, and challenges. Let’s take a closer look at what brought them here.

Curiosity, Chance, and Determination

Every woman on our team found her way to cybersecurity differently. Some arrived here naturally, others almost by accident.

Minh, one of our developers, says her path began with curiosity about how broad and interconnected cybersecurity is, from mathematics and cryptography to programming, data analysis, and system design. “What drew me most,” she says, “was that the work has real impact, even on a national level. And, of course, I liked the idea of using my analytical mind to fight the bad guys.”

For Aja, our marketing manager, the story began by coincidence. While on parental leave, she wrote about tech companies in South Moravia, and one of them was GREYCORTEX. “When they later opened a marketing role, I didn’t hesitate,” she laughs.

No matter how they arrived, most agree that what keeps them in cybersecurity is its pace and energy. Monika, our Country Manager for Poland, who started her career in large telecom projects, puts it simply: “I like people, and I like when things happen, and in cybersecurity, things are always happening.”

Cybersecurity isn’t reserved for people with technical degrees. What really counts is curiosity, persistence, and the willingness to learn. As Irina from our marketing team says, “The beginning was tough. I had to dive into the tools and really understand how cybersecurity works. I’m still learning every day, but that’s exactly what makes it exciting.”

Breaking Stereotypes

Even though old stereotypes about cybersecurity being a men’s field are slowly fading, many of us have still encountered them, at school, at work, or in everyday situations where people don’t expect a woman to understand a technical problem.

Bára, one of our security analysts, recalls an experience when she tried to return a faulty router: “The shop assistant only accepted the complaint after I listed everything I’d already tested on the device,” she smiles.

Things are changing, though. Saša from our product team remembers similar behavior from professors and classmates during university, but instead of discouraging her, it made her stronger: “Those moments motivated me to keep improving, to be consistent, and confident in my work.”

From another angle, Ira from HR sees growing awareness in the industry: “I’ve never felt that cybersecurity isn’t for women. Quite the opposite, I often hear that teams want more women because they bring a different way of thinking and communicating.”

At GREYCORTEX, we value work by results and expertise, not by background or gender. Women on our team lead projects, design products, analyze network traffic, and run international business operations. Whatever stereotypes they may have met before, here they find respect, equal opportunities, and space to grow.

The Human Side of Cybersecurity

At the conference, we also asked participants what draws them to the field. The answers were remarkably similar: variety, constant learning, and the feeling that their work has real-world impact.

What resonated most was the sense of community. Cybersecurity may be full of complex systems, but behind them are people who learn together, share knowledge, and support each other. It’s a reminder that security is not only about code and protocols, but about collaboration and trust.

Ira from HR puts it well: “HR in IT is the ideal mix for me. You need to understand technology, but also know how to help teams grow and work together.”

Her words remind us that cybersecurity brings together many worlds, from technology to communication and teamwork. That combination makes it a place where women with different experiences and perspectives can succeed.

Supporting Women in Cybersecurity

We’re proud to have so many confident, curious, and inspiring women among us. Their message to anyone thinking about entering the field is clear:

If cybersecurity interests you, go for it. And choose a company where the people inspire you and the environment feels right.

At GREYCORTEX, we see every day that different perspectives make teams stronger, more creative, and ready for any challenge ahead.