2025 Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program East African Women

With the use of technology and all the benefits of connection and efficiency, necessarily comes the increased exposure and the need to keep organizations safe. Historically, women have been underrepresented in technology-related disciplines, particularly cybersecurity.

This begins early on, with fewer females being interested in technology at the grade-school level, which results in fewer women choosing cybersecurity as a profession in industry or academia. It is with this need in mind that @iLabAfrica – Strathmore University and Standard Chartered are partnering to run a program for Women in Cybersecurity.

• Table of Content
• About Standard Chartered Bank
• Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program
• Aim and Benefits of Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program
• Requirements for Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Standard Chartered Bank

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Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program

Application Deadline	30 Jun 2025
Country to study	Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Type	Training
Sponsor	Standard Chartered Bank
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program

Mentorship circles

One on one meetings between the mentor and the mentee. The mentor will be acting as a trusted ally who will be speaking to the mentees current journey and how to achieve their set goals for the program

Fireside chats

This will be interactive sessions, held to discuss cybersecurity interest areas with industrial players in the region. The chats will be an opportunity to demystify some of the current cybersecurity challenges.

Technical Training

The technical training will be structured in a self-paced model. The trainers selected for this program are subject matter experts with vast knowledge and experience in the cybersecurity domain.

Soft skill Training

The aim of these training will be to equip teh mentees with soft skills which are a requirement for the everyday work life. They will cover issues such as work life balance, interviewing and CV writing skills.

Requirements for Standard Chartered Women in Cyber Security Program Qualification

• A woman residing in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania)
• Minimum 2-3 years of junior-level experience in any other field and seeking entry into cybersecurity
• Proficient in English (all sessions will be conducted in English)
• Access to a computer and stable internet connection
• Ability to commit to the 4-month mentorship program

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

How to Apply

For more details, visit Standard Chartered Program webpage