BACKGROUND
ITU launched in 2021 the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme (in collaboration with FIRST and EQUALS). The programme is an outcome of the CyberDrill 2020 Empowering Women in Cybersecurity webinar, where the need for role models and mentorship was identified as pivotal for increasing the number of women leaders in cybersecurity. Building upon ongoing efforts of ITU to close the digital gender divide by mainstreaming gender-focused activities, the programme engages role models and leaders in the field, and connects them with talented women worldwide.
The first edition of the programme was successfully implemented, and this session brought together leaders in the field to assess the efficiency of capacity building programs for women in cybersecurity, the impact of mentorship, and explore new areas of action to improve women inclusion in the field, share testimonials and best practices, in a collective effort to devise the future of the programme and of the community for 2022 and beyond.
| 14:00 – 14:05 | Setting the scene |
14:05-14:15 | Moderation and Introductory Remarks: The 2021 Edition of the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme: Results & Impact |
| 14:15-14:30 | Introductory Remarks: FIRST, EQUALS
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| 14:30-14:35 | Video: Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme: testimonials from participants
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| 14:35-14:45 | Role modelling, training, mentorship: a conversation between a WiC mentee and a Generation Connect Youth Envoy |
| 14:45-15:40 | Roundtable Discussion: A workforce and gender gap in cybersecurity: how are capacity building and mentoring beneficial? What is needed? How can member states support these initiatives? How to best contribute?
- National, regional & international initiatives
- Partnerships for success
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| 15:40-15:45 | Closing Remarks & Final Recommendations |