Shecurity Wins eAward 2024
The eAward, presented by Report magazine, has been recognizing outstanding digitalization projects in Austria since 2005. This year, the “Shecurity” hacker training course for women received the award in the “Education and Social Issues” category. Unique in Europe, this program is the result of a collaboration between SBA Research, CSA Cybersecurity Austria, and TU Wien. Its goal is to boost women’s participation in the male-dominated field of cybersecurity and is open to participants without any prerequisites.
Through monthly evening and hybrid sessions, girls, women, and FINTA individuals can access a free, university-level introduction to cybersecurity. The program’s goal is to spark interest, build peer support networks, and foster professional growth. In just six months, the course has attracted 170 participants aged 15 to 65, with varying levels of experience.
The award highlights the growing recognition that cybersecurity urgently needs skilled women professionals and acknowledges the valuable contributions they can bring to the field’s advancement.