Women in Cybersecurity Academy

A 6-week remote program designed to equip women with practical cybersecurity skills and industry exposure.

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What the Program Involves

Through hands-on training, professional guidance and career-focused outcomes, this programme helps accelerate women into cybersecurity roles.

6-week remote course

Hands-on assignments & final project

Learn from cybersecurity professionals

Certificate of Participation

Potential placement with Smarttech247

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Foundations

Cybersecurity Foundations

Structured learning covering the core principles, threat landscape and defensive strategies needed to tackle modern cyber attacks.

Practical Skills Development

A focused 6-week remote programme designed to build real-world cybersecurity capability through applied learning.

Expert-Led Industry Insight

Learn directly from cybersecurity analysts, threat hunters and penetration testers working in live environments.

Exposure to Advanced Technologies

Gain visibility into cutting-edge security tools and operations through Smarttech247’s global Security Operations Centres.

Empowering Women in Cyber

Remote Cybertech & Infosec programme equipping women with practical cybersecurity skills, hands-on projects and expert guidance, no prior cyber experience required.

Program Modules

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in core
security principles and threat defence.

‍2. Network Security: Safeguard critical connections and protect
organisational data.

‍3. Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Develop proactive threat detection
and investigation skills.

‍4. Cloud Security: Secure cloud environments and
understand distributed risk.

‍5. Compliance & Risk Management: Align with industry standards
and mitigate security risks.

‍6. Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Explore AI, machine learning,
and emerging cyber technologies.

Program Schedule

Applications Open: 01–31 October

Acceptance Notification: 05 November

Programme Kick-Off: 10 November

Part 1 Delivery: 17 Nov – 12 Dec

Part 2 Delivery: 12 Jan – 23 Jan

Assessment & Certification: 30 Jan – 13 Feb

Real Outcomes. Real Careers

Now in its fifth edition, the Women in Cybersecurity Academy has supported candidates from across the globe. Hear directly from graduates who have built their skills, strengthened their confidence, and advanced their careers through the programme.

"This experience helped me solidify my knowledge in cybersecurity and confirm that this is the industry I want to build my career in. The support and mentorship throughout the programme were invaluable, and I’m now working professionally as a Cybersecurity Analyst."

Graduate, Cybersecurity Analyst

“The academy provided structured learning across cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, threat intelligence, cloud security and compliance. Gaining hands-on experience with enterprise tools like SIEM platforms gave me real confidence. It was a privilege to take part in the programme.”

Graduate, Security Operations Professional

"“The knowledge I gained has been directly applicable across all of my roles. The programme reinforced the importance of building secure digital environments and strengthened my ability to approach cybersecurity strategically.”

Graduate, Technology & Risk Professional

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