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Women in Cyber Security Middle East

We are here to promote and increase women participation
in the field of cyber security.  

Our Vision

The ‘Women in Cyber Security Middle East’ group was formed to promote and
increase women participation in the field of cyber security. It is a voluntary group and
has a vision to

Build a strong, dependable, and increasing network of passionate female
cyber security professionals in the Middle East and African countries.

Increase women in the field of cyber security in the region and encourage
more female leadership in cyber security.

Our Mission

The group aims to achieve its vision by:

Connecting and supporting women 

in cyber security in the region that aspire to start a career in cyber security.

Educating and mentoring women 

who are interested in the field on the wonderful opportunities that exist in cyber security.

Encouraging, empowering, and supporting women 

currently in cyber security to expand their knowledge and skills.

Creating men and women role models/mentors 

for cyber security professionals.

Connecting and celebrating women 

in this field in the region, thus building a community. 

Ensuring women have a safe and supportive environment

to call on for support they may require throughout their career in cyber security. 

Our Values

Respect

We respect all people we engage with
and value their contribution. 

As a community, we ask for help
and help when asked

Open

We listen to opinions and ideas of others to bring positive difference to the workings of the community.

We respond to members with honesty and integrity. 

Excellence

We strive to grow together and deliver excellence through continuous learning, knowledge sharing and responsiveness.  We continually develop and grow and take the lead to inspire others.  We take personal ownership of actions for the betterment of the community. 

WCSME Timeline

WiCSME

Countries & Members

UAE
Egypt
Kuwait
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Jordan

 Qatar
 Africa 
 United Kingdom
 India
 New Zealand
 Ukraine 

9 Streams of Responsibilities

Partnerships / Sponsor

Events / virtual talks 

LI Posts / Marketing

Memberships

Website / Blog

Mentorship

Awards & Recognition

Education / Training

Technical Contribution 

Our Team

Abeer Khedr

CISO
National Bank of Egypt  

Irene Corpuz

Manager – Progects HCT Strategy & Future Dept, UAE 

Dr. Reem Faraj Al-Shammari

CISO Kuwait Oil Company 

Priyanka Chatterjee

Director, Cyber Security
Services, Sinevis, UAE 

Shafeeqa Shakri

Senior Analyst – Cyber Security
Dubai Airports, UAE 

Basma Hmaidouch

Cyber Security Governance Manager, Medgulf, Saudi Arabia 

Heide Young

Head of Cyber Security Strategy
Polytronic International, UAE 

Amal Alhajeri

Sr. Manager Security Compliance & Awareness, Etisalat, UAE 

Dr Nedaa Al Barghuthi

Faculty, HCT, UAE 

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