CyberStart – Empowering women in cybersecurity through tailored training and mentoring

CyberStart a Nordic Baltic project aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in the cybersecurity workforce. Project participants will be offered training, mentorship, skills mapping, certification and career support to reskill and upskill in Cybersecurity. CyberStart seeks to enhance women’s employability in a high-demand sector while contributing to regional cybersecurity resilience and gender equality.

Tensions in the geopolitical climate have lead to a high risk of cyber attacks in the Baltic countries

The global cybersecurity job gap was estimated to have reached 2.8 million* in 2024 Women make up only around 17%** of ICT specialists in Europe and account for only 24%* of the global cybersecurity workforce

*Global Cybersecurity Forum **European Institute for Gender Equality

Increased employability The project will equip participants with skills and knowledge needed to continue their careers as freelancers, business owners, start-up founders in IT, particularly the cybersecurity sector. > Decreased vulnerability in IT sector Work in a digital economy evolves everyday, placing at risk groups that have limited access to education and reskilling. The project will remove this barrier for women, offering up-to-date and quality education. > Improved or developed cyberskills Participants will be provided with modules in network security, encryption, application security, risk and compliance, and other topics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.