Women in Cyber: Launch event

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and EQUALS​, the global partnership for gender equality in the digital age of which ITU is a co-founder, jointly organize the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme for empowering women in the cybersecurity sector. The programme engages role models and leaders in this field, and connects them with talented women worldwide. 

The programme features guided monthly mentorship circles, with supporting activities including a series of inspirational keynotes and technical and soft skills training courses. It is open to women working in cybersecurity at junior levels, as well as women in ICT/STEM seeking to enter the cybersecurity workforce. It aims to shift the mentality and tackle systemic barriers that prevent broader inclusion in the cybersecurity field, encourage women to take on leadership roles in cybersecurity, and promote knowledge sharing of professional best practices.

The inaugural rollout run in the Africa and Arab regions from March to August 2021, fully virtual, with the launch took place on 8 March 2021, at the occasion of International Women’s Day.