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"Imagine changing a young woman's life by fuelling her dreams in cybersecurity. CyberGirls Fellowship is that transformative force, closing the gender gap in this vital industry. As a Cyber Girl, my dream of being a cybersecurity professional, protecting systems and defending organizations is gradually coming to reality through this fellowship, as they give everything, leaving no stone unturned when preparing you to be who you are meant to be. Join CyberSafe Foundation in empowering young girls and women to lead in cybersecurity through our intensive 8-month program. Witness stories like Kachipa's, once a waitress, now a cloud security analyst, with her income soaring by 450%. Abigail, trained as a web application penetration tester at 18, now shatters glass ceilings at a US-based firm. These success stories fuel our mission. Join us in bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity by sponsoring a CyberGirl's 8-month training with a one-off donation of $200 or a recurring payment of $50 per month for 4 months. Your support, tax-deductible in the US, is an investment in a safer, inclusive future. Together, let's shape tomorrow's female cyber leaders." #cybersecurity #donate #infosec #learn

 Building a Cyber Champion in Non-profits I am privileged to chat with Jeremy Mullally on his Man In The Middle Podcast, previewing our Australian Information Security Association (AISA) Cybercon Melbourne next Wednesday on our presentation "Building a Cyber Champion in Non-profits", presenting with Rodney A. and Adrian Bole. Please come to our session on Wed 27th 1:30pm-2:10pm. We explored the cultural and operational challenges in raising awareness of the impact of cyber security and connecting the impact of individuals' decisions on the collective cyber risk posture of the organisation. Cyber security is everyone's responsibility. It is a business problem and a cultural challenge. It is more than a technology problem. We used the example of MFA adoption and the seat belt analogy to highlight how people rationalise their decision to bypass this critical protection mechanism. Humiliating people for failing their phishing simulation tests or bypassing MFA enforcement is unlikely to change user behaviour. Neither is fining people for failing to use seat belts. We need a new conversation. Please check out our presentation. You will find useful sound bites to use in your security awareness campaign. https://lnkd.in/g6Ny8Pa2

Cybersecurity is more than just protecting your online presence—it's about safeguarding sensitive information and defending against cyber threats. Women play a crucial role in this field, yet they are often underrepresented. At Cyber Chicks Academy, we're committed to changing that narrative by providing women with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in cybersecurity. With the rise of cyber threats worldwide, there's a growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. By supporting women in this field, we strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats on a global scale. How can you help? Cyber Chicks Academy needs your support to continue its mission of empowering women in cybersecurity. Your donation will enable us to provide training programs, resources, and mentorship opportunities to women in the United States, Africa, and beyond. Together, we can equip women with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the cybersecurity industry and make a real difference in the world. Join us in empowering women in cybersecurity. Donate today and be a part of our mission to create a safer and more inclusive digital future! Donation Link: https://lnkd.in/eUpgVCYx #DonateNow #EmpowerWomen #CyberChicksAcademy #CyberSecurity #TechEducation #WomenInTech #GlobalImpact #UnitedStates #Africa

2024 Women in IT Security: Call for nominations now open - SC Media: 2024 Women in IT Security: Call for nominations now open  SC Media #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights

https://lnkd.in/gCDvnVib PPSC is excited to announce that our growing cybersecurity program is receiving $300,000 in state funding to expand and improve. Cybersecurity is a growing industry and PPSC is committed to producing skilled professionals that are workforce ready. Watch KOAA5's coverage of the story or read the FOX21 News article in the comments below to learn more!

An excellent article on the challenges David Luber will be facing as he takes the helm of NSA's Cyber Directorate. We at the IT-AAC welcome the opportunity to unleash the collective resources, expertise and knowledge represented by our two dozen nonprofit collaborators. Public Private Partnerships will be a necessary ingredient for all leading edge cyber and IT initiatives. Thoughts Philip Niedermair, Mark Montgomery, Gregg Smith, Tom Suder, Dave Powner, Gary Wang, David A. Deptula, Gurpreet Bhatia Randy Resnick?

Cyberattacks on NGOs are not just digital threats—they are direct attacks on human rights, peace, and justice. When NGOs are targeted, real people suffer, and critical services to those in need are disrupted. At the recent Beyond 125 Years Conference, one key takeaway was the sense of isolation organizations feel after experiencing a cyberattack. But with the right support—information, expertise, and investment—non-profits can protect themselves and continue their vital work. Join us in supporting the Beyond 125 Action Plan and help ensure NGOs never have to face these challenges alone. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eBEuqMU7 #CyberSecurity #NGOProtection #Beyond125 #HumanRights #DigitalResilience Alethea Hannemann CyberPeace Institute

🌐 Despite nonprofits being crucial for the safety and support for many, they lack protection themselves, facing increasing threats in cyberspace. Leaders of nonprofits call for formal recognition of the civil society sector as a global critical infrastructure providing essential support worldwide. Read more about the need for more protection and support for nonprofits in the joint letter and join us ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eiXrBU3d #nonprofitorganisations #civilsocietyorganisations #nonprofits #civilsociety #cybersecurity #openletter #jointletter #opencall

Nonprofit organizations have become prime targets for #cyberattacks, often finding themselves in the crosshairs of malicious actors seeking to exploit #vulnerabilities in their systems and steal #sensitivedata. From the #AFPNYC #blogarchives, read 'Nonprofit Cybersecurity Horror Stories…and How To Avoid Them' at https://buff.ly/46wr541