Nominate your female hero in security & technology!
The Inaugural FAST Awards will be presented to three young women who are in the early stages of their careers. They have demonstrated persistence and passion to advance within the cybersecurity industry.
2020 winners have been announced!
Nominate your industry 'Superheros' for the 2021 season.
FEMALE | Minority ELIGIBILITY
Requirements
- Identify as a woman or member of a marginalized group
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Be in the early stages of your career. Not more than 5 years.
- Abide by the WCS2 Code of Conduct
- Enrolled in full time or part time learning program within the last 6 months.
- Spends at minimum 5 hours per month advancing their career.
- Supporting other women through either mentoring, training or coaching
OUR MISSION
We wish to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women through the FAST Award. Currently, women make up only 10-25% of the security and technology workforce. Through an increase in diversity and further inclusion, we hope more women will enter these fields and retention rates will increase. In Canada, research shows 50% of women drop out of technology fields within the first four years of their careers.
MALE ALLY ELIGIBILITY
OUR GOAL
We've create a 'Male Ally' category. This award will be presented to a man who has demonstrated unwavering support and advocacy for women within the industry. He can be a teacher, mentor, co-worker, industry professional or anyone you feel qualifies for this award. Male allies are integral to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and community.
Requirements
- Identify as a male
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Adhere to the WCS2 Code of Conduct
- Advocates for the advancement & retention of women within the cybersecurity industry.
- Supports women through either mentoring, training, coaching or other means.
Contribution
Contribution
Contribution
Your contributions are evident by your advocacy and support for other women and marginalized groups across the industry. Through mentoring, coaching or by helping others succeed.
Leadership
Contribution
Contribution
Demonstrated leadership by taking bold strides to advance within the industry despite roadblocks and challenges.
Education
Contribution
Dedication
You have enrolled in a recognized cybersecurity program, received a certification or recently graduated from a recognized cybersecurity program through a recognized online cybersecurity training provider. This includes training from our digital learning platforms.
Dedication
Become an Award Sponsor
Dedication
You have continued to pursue your dreams and career goals with upmost dedication by using every opportunity to advance your career or that of others.
Become an Award Sponsor
Become an Award Sponsor
Become an Award Sponsor
Are you a supporting organization for women and marginalized groups within the cybersecurity industry and would like to become an award sponsor? If so, use the button below to contact us.
Passion
Become an Award Sponsor
Become an Award Sponsor
Your passion and zeal for learning is demonstrated through active engagement within the community, social media presence or at your work or school/study environment.
Sponsors & Supporters
Are you a woman working in cybersecurity?
Are you interested in a cybersecurity career?
Would you like to learn more about the industry?
Does your organization support increased diversity within the industry?
Do you live in Canada?
Do you support women in STEM?
Are you a woman based organization?
Do you need support to advance your career?
Have you experienced bias?
Have you been harassassed or bullied?
Are you a male advocate?
If any of these statements resonate, you should support the International Women in Cyber Day (IWCD) petition for Canada to recognize September 1st as IWCD.