CSWY2021 - Africa

Do you know an amazing woman in security who goes beyond what is expected and inspires all who cross her path?

The women leading our industry - bringing innovation, inspiration, and talent development ideas into organizations around the world - deserve recognition for their contributions. We’re looking to you to help us pay tribute to female cybersecurity professionals making a difference with their work and dedication to a safer digital ecosystem.

Take a look at the categories on the right to select a category that best describes your amazing woman leader, and submit her for a well deserved award.

1. Cybersecurity Woman "Barrier Breaker" (nominee should be a woman with a legacy and record of developing research that has changed the industry)

2. Cybersecurity Woman Influencer of the Year (a thought leader who has authored the research, or legislation making in the cybersecurity industry)

3. Cybersecurity Women Supporter of the Year (can be anyone with significant contributions to support women in cybersecurity)

4. Woman Cybersecurity Leader of the Year (demonstrates significant success in major cybersecurity initiatives)

5. Cybersecurity Woman Hacker of the Year

6. Cybersecurity or Privacy Woman Law Professional (demonstrates accomplishments related to cybersecurity and privacy law)

7. Woman Cybersecurity Entrepreneur of the Year (demonstrates significant success in starting and growing their cybersecurity businesses).

8. People's Choice Award 2020 (this is popularity vote for a woman cybersecurity professional)

The nomination window opens on January 1st and closes on April 30th.
CSWY subcommittee reviews the nominations for qualifications between May 1st - May 14th.
The judge's selection committee will come together on May 15th to select the top 3 candidates in each category first and then the winners to be announced on the day of the event.
The top 3 selected nominees for all categories will be posted on our site on June 5th.
The winners will be revealed at the CSWY Africa 2021 Awards Gala on September 10th, 2021

Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Africa 2022

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You can nominate your favorite cyber woman in the following categories:

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