Empowering Women in Cybersecurity

the project aligns with Egypt's national vision for empowering women in technology and innovation.

About us

The “Empowering Women in Cybersecurity” initiative is a groundbreaking project aimed at increasing women’s engagement and expertise in the field of cybersecurity. Funded by the British Council and supported by Aswan University and Glasgow Caledonian University, the project aligns with……….

Granting entities

Gender Equality Partnerships supports higher and further education collaborations between the UK and other countries to address priority gender equality themes.Partner countries:Uk and Egypt

Dr. Ghada Yehia Abozaid

Dr. Salma Mohamed

Our partner

Key features of the program

The one-year "Empowering Women in Cybersecurity" program targets secondary school girls, first-year female university students in both the UK and Egypt, and women associated with The Egyptian Council for Women’s Rights.

Workshops

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Industry-Led Workshops
Case Studies

Online Platform

connect with peers and experienced mentors
A digital platform

Mentorship Opportunities

Pairing participants with cybersecurity professionals

Support

Regular surveys will assess changes in participants’ knowledge

The gender gap in cybersecurity

In the post-COVID era, the perception of cybersecurity’s importance has significantly evolved, particularly within the private sector. The proliferation of cyber threats and vulnerabilities has also led to a rise in job opportunities within the field. However, gender equality remains a challenge in this sector, as it continues to be male-dominated.
Recent statistics from 2023 reveal the following:

female

of the cybersecurity workforce

women

in senior roles

female In Africa

of the cybersecurity workforce

of women in Middle East

In the sector

Our events

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity – Impact

As part of the Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Project, a series of workshops and training programs were conducted across Upper Egypt to promote digital awareness and equip young women and students with essential cybersecurity skills.The project evolved from awareness sessions to hands-on training, culminating in the organization of the first Capture The Flag (CTF) competition in Upper Egypt, contributing to building qualified cybersecurity talents.

Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age

Defending Digital Systems & Countering Cyber Threats

Empowering Women in Engineering, Energy, and Cybersecurity

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity – Second Outreach Event

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity – Third Outreach Event

Cybersecurity Awareness and Combating Digital Violence Against Women

Recent Achievement

Outstanding Achievement

The project’s efforts were crowned by the Faculty of Engineering – Aswan University team achieving 1st place among Upper Egypt universities in the Arab Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (Cybersecurity track).
This achievement was led by student Noha Nour El-Din Abdel-Hakim, under the supervision of Dr. Samia Heshmat and Dr. Ghada Abozaid, reflecting excellence, leadership, and innovation in advanced technology fields.

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