ISACA's strategic involvement in SHE@CYBER Project signals a commitment to closing the gender gap and building a diverse cybersecurity workforce
爱尔兰都柏林,ISACA, a global association advancing individuals and organizations in the pursuit of digital trust, proudly announces its participation in the Erasmus+ program’s SHE@CYBER project. 这一行动, under the EC Cooperation partnerships in vocational 教育 and 培训, is a concerted effort to address the cybersecurity skills gap in Europe, with a particular focus on empowering women and underrepresented groups in the field.
SHE@CYBER项目，由 Vernian RTI ——研究, 科技与创新, is a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing Europe’s cybersecurity resilience and championing diversity within the sector. The project's objectives include developing a roadmap for vocational 教育 and 培训 (VET) in cybersecurity, creating open-access professional 培训 programs, and promoting a cybersecurity mindset across Europe.
Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer at ISACA, stated, “Our involvement in the SHE@CYBER project is a testament to ISACA’s commitment to closing the gender gap and building a diverse cybersecurity workforce,” said Chris Dimitriadis, Chief Global Strategy Officer of ISACA. “利用我们在教育方面的专业知识, 培训, 和认证, we aim to empower individuals—especially women—from non-technical backgrounds to thrive in this critical field.”
The project is set to deliver sustainable VET 培训 programs in five European countries, utilizing innovative online curriculum and industry-oriented 培训 approaches. It will also address the specific need to attract female trainees and support their understanding of the professional opportunities within the digital landscape.
Pambos Pantziaros, Director, Vernian RTI (Cyprus) commented, “The collaboration between ISACA and the Erasmus+ program through the SHE@CYBER project is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and secure digital Europe. The initiative's focus on 教育 and 培训 will not only fill the cybersecurity talent gap but also ensure that the workforce is equipped to handle the challenges of our increasingly digital world.”
ISACA’s unique position as the only organization of its type involved with the European Union on such initiatives underscores the importance of this partnership. With more than 50 years of experience and a presence in 188 countries, ISACA brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to the SHE@CYBER project, aligning with its mission to support IT 教育 and career pathways for under-resourced and underrepresented populations.
The SHE@CYBER project aligns with the Erasmus+ program’s policy priorities, 包括解决数字化转型问题, 使职业教育培训适应劳动力市场的需求, 提高职业教育教育的吸引力. By creating synergies across different fields of 教育, 培训, 青年, 和体育, the project has the potential to make a significant impact on these areas.
This announcement is the latest made by ISACA in its continued efforts to reduce the cybersecurity skills gap. 去年, 协会提供了20个,000 free memberships for European students to access ISACA’s network and thus its resources, 凭证, 培训材料和活动. This includes connecting organizations with potential candidates to complete their workforce. 除了, ISACA pledged to increase the reach of its 培训 and 凭证 in Europe and to surpass 46,000 individuals certified under the European 网络安全 Competency Framework mapping.
For more information about ISACA's role in the SHE@CYBER project and its objectives, please visit http://shecyber.eu/.
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