Details
Women in Cyber engages role models in the field of cybersecurity and connects them with talented women in Africa, the Arab region, and Asia-Pacific.
It is made up of three parts, featuring monthly mentorship circles with activities including inspirational webinars and technical and soft skills training courses.
Eligibility
- Minimum 2-3 years junior level experience in the field of cybersecurity, or seeking to enter the cybersecurity workforce from another junior level ICT/STEM position.
- Participants must have a good working knowledge of English.
- A computer and stable internet connection.
- There are no age restrictions.
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Program Structure
- Four keynote webinars: Featured speakers are well-known women in cybersecurity showcasing their career paths, hence promoting role models and the perception of women as valuable additions to the cybersecurity workforce.
- Six technical and soft skills training courses: to provide participants with skills for professional and personal development.
- Two mentorship circle sessions: a live platform for participants to further explore professional and personal development topics with high-level women in cybersecurity.
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Additional Information
- Program seats are limited.
- The delivery platform for the webinars and training is Zoom. The mentorship circles will take place on Converve.
- Selected participants must register for all three parts of the mentorship programme (i.e. inspirational keynote webinars, training, and mentorship circles).
- Successful applicants will get notification by email by the end of April 2022.
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 31 March,2022 |
| Field | Cybersecurity |
| Open to | women in Africa, the Arab region, and Asia-Pacific |
| Organizer | ITU |
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