Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program 2025
The Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program 2025 is a collaboration between Standard Chartered Bank and Strathmore University aimed at encouraging more women to pursue careers in cybersecurity. This program offers mentorship, technical training, and soft skills development over a four-month period, starting in October 2024.
📖 About the Program
The program is designed to address the gender imbalance in the cybersecurity workforce, where women currently make up only 24% of the workforce, with even fewer in senior roles. By supporting women early in their careers, the program aims to empower them to take on leadership roles in the field.
Program Highlights:
- Bi-weekly mentor-mentee meetings: One-on-one sessions where mentors act as trusted allies, guiding mentees on their journey and helping them achieve their program goals.
- Monthly fireside chats: Interactive discussions with industry experts to explore cybersecurity challenges and opportunities.
- Self-paced technical training: Delivered by subject matter experts with extensive knowledge and experience in cybersecurity.
- Soft skills training: Sessions focused on essential workplace skills, including work-life balance, interviewing, and CV writing.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
The program is tailored for:
- Junior women in the cybersecurity industry.
- Women aspiring to enter the field of cybersecurity.
The goal is to help participants develop the skills and confidence needed to advance in their careers.
🎁 Benefits
- Free training: Participants will receive mentorship, technical training, and soft skills development at no cost.
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: Ongoing.
- To apply, visit the application portal.
🏢 Sponsor Organization
The program is sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank in collaboration with Strathmore University.
📜 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: May 23, 2025.
- Category: Training, Women.
For more information and to apply, visit the Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program portal.
- This training is free
