Gen- Closing the Cybersecurity gender gap through mentoring for women
Gen is committed to closing the cybersecurity skills and talent gap in the European Union. We pledge to offer mentorship opportunities for 1,000 junior- and mid-level women working in or entering the cybersecurity field, via the Women4Cyber long-term mentorship program by the end of April of 2025. We will aim to reach a minimum of 15% of each cohort from underserved backgrounds.
Our pledge
As a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, Gen’s mission is to create solutions that enable people to navigate their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently. As part of this mission, we are also deeply invested in closing the cybersecurity skills and talent gap in the European Union and beyond. We highly value the opportunity to join forces with other organisations through Women4Cyber in order to support women in improving their cybersecurity skills and advancement of their careers at all levels.Vincent Pilette, Gen CEO & President
Our initiative
Title: Enhancing careers through mentorship: Reaching 1000 junior women cybersecurity professionals
Description: Designed to improve women’s cybersecurity skills and advance their careers at all levels, the program pairs each mentee with a mentor based on their background, interests, and goals. The target duration of each edition of the program is 6 months. In addition to our direct support for this and other programs that promote women’s entry into cybersecurity and tech, we are committed to providing platforms for discussion among women and leaders in the industry to address the skills gap. Together with Women4Cyber, we will host two open, roundtable discussions with women and industry leaders to discuss the broader issues and trends.
Women4Cyber provides a comprehensive support system for participants, including career webinars led by experienced professionals, networking events to make connections in the cybersecurity field, and job placement assistance when needed. In addition, ongoing monitoring ensures the programme's effectiveness in facilitating entry into cybersecurity education or careers.
Location: online
Languages: English
Cost: Free
Link to the initiative
Gen is dedicated to reviewing and updating the status of this pledge every six months.
Pledge updates
As of January 2025, a total of 435 women have received mentorship, with nearly half (49.5%)—or 215 women—coming from underrepresented groups. These groups include women living in rural areas, single mothers, immigrants or refugees who are first- or second-generation, ethnic minorities, those who have been unemployed for six months or longer, and individuals from disadvantaged socio-economic, educational, or social backgrounds.
