About Her CyberTracks
Her CyberTracks promotes the full, equal, and meaningful representation of women in cybersecurity by equipping women with the necessary skills and mindset to succeed in the field. It is poised to propel the next generation of women in cybersecurity into roles of leadership, ensuring that their voices and expertise shape the future of this critical field.
The initiative, launched in 2023, is funded by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office and the European Union Commission, with contributions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy (MAECI) and co-implemented by the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4).
Her CyberTracks delivers targeted cybersecurity capacity building activities for women through a five-month structured training curriculum. It combines technical and policy-focused cybersecurity trainings, networking opportunities and tailored mentorship with senior leaders in the field.
Why we need Her CyberTracks
The digital landscape is shaped by everyone, yet the teams safeguarding it are predominantly male. This lack of diversity weakens cybersecurity efforts, as robust and effective protection requires diverse teams and policies reflecting the online population they protect.
As of 2025, women accounted for 22% of the global cybersecurity workforce – despite the progress, they continue to be disproportionately subjected to online threats like cyberstalking, harassment, and doxxing.
Key barriers to women entering this male-dominated field include unequal access to training opportunities, a lack of strong female role models, and low awareness of exciting career options in cybersecurity. Initiatives like Her CyberTracks aim to change that, by empowering women and bridging the gap towards a more inclusive and secure digital future for all.
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