Purpose This study aims to identify factors impacting female underrepresentation among cybersecurity professionals in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on survey data from 75 female professionals working in the cybersecurity sector of Sri Lanka. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data. Findings Results showed that female self-efficacy on their capabilities, family, organisational culture, mentors and role model act as antecedents for women’s perceived motivation to select cybersecurity as a career option. Originality/value The study advances the literature on workforce gaps in the cybersecurity sector and claims that there is no single factor causing significant female underrepresentation in the cybersecurity industry. While clarifying the complexity of such factors, the study presents how such factors can systematise to attract females into the cybersecurity field.

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Abstract-In 1995 Sri Lanka produced 95% of the grid electrical energy needs from conventional hydro power plants. But today Sri Lanka's electricity generation sector is largely dominated by fossil fuel sources. Though the Sri Lanka's current carbon foot print is much less than the global average, rising energy demand has resulted in escalated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The focus of this study is primarily on Non-Conventional Renewable Energy sector and the challenges that need to be overcome for a clean and sustainable energy future. The study took the form of three phases: primary data-gathering process through literature review, semi-structured interviews, followed by an expert panel discussion. Results show that, as small hydro power potentials have already been utilized, wind has come to the forefront as the most promising energy source. However, technical and infrastructural limitations have hindered the further development of not only wind, but also biomass and solar energy sources.

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