Women make up 14% of the data security industry, despite being 51% of the U.S. population. What’s more, the U.S. Labor Department reported that Black people only represent 3% of infosec analysts within the US.

These striking stats aren’t lost are a component of why TikTok launched their  #SeeYourselfinCyber initiative, aimed toward narrowing the gap between BIPOC groups and access to lucrative jobs in cybersecurity.

In a blog post, they said that “with over 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs unfilled across the fast-growing cybersecurity sector, in accordance with Cybersecurity Ventures, TikTok is championing a latest #SeeYourselfinCyber initiative from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).”

Reportedly, the initiative will include creating pathways for HBCU students to be connected to cybersecurity jobs and a latest scholarship program through Cyversity.

“TikTok helps us tackle the necessity for more cybersecurity professionals, specifically within the disproportionate underrepresentation of ladies and minority populations,” said Beverly Benson, Executive Director at Cyversity in an announcement. “Individuals from underserved communities will have the ability to receive training for in-demand security roles through this progressive program.”

Moreover, the app can also be ensuring that its users are protected while creating content. The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) developed the interactive Cybersecurity Toolkit for Individuals, which lays out a step-by-step guide with tools and resources to tamp down privacy issues.

“People get confused about what to do to guard themselves online, but they don’t must,” said Phil Reitinger, President and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance. “It’s easy for content creators and families in all places to make significant strides to guard themselves and their privacy by utilizing the Cybersecurity Toolkit for Individuals from GCA and TikTok.”