Widening Excellence and Mentoring in Cybersecurity is a Horizon Europe project addressing the underrepresentation of women in cybersecurity. By connecting academia and industry across Europe, the project supports career development, knowledge exchange, and capacity building through secondments, mentoring, and targeted training activities. WEM Cyber aims to to boost women’s participation while contributing to a more resilient European cybersecurity ecosystem.
The project’s official information sheet can be found on the EU Funding & Tenders platform.
Women represent only 22% of the cybersecurity workforce
Cybersecurity demand continues to grow across Europe, yet talent shortages remain significant.
This data highlights a persistent gender gap in a strategically critical sector. This imbalance not only reflects inequality but also limits diversity of perspectives, innovation potential, and the overall resilience of cybersecurity solutions.
These challenges are particularly visible in Widening countries, where access to structured career development in cybersecurity can be more limited.
WEM Cyber addresses these challenges through a structured programme combining mobility, mentoring, and skills development. The project connects universities, research centres, and industry partners to support knowledge circulation and professional growth.
Key activities include:
Develop your skills and receive expert guidance
Gain international experience in cybersecurity
Access resources and connect with the community
Get involved in WEM Cyber
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101216854. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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