Women4Cyber Switzerland
Women4Cyber Switzerland is a Chapter of Women4Cyber, a non-profit European private foundation with the objective to promote, encourage and support the participation of women in the field of cybersecurity
Empower
Empowering women in cybersecurity is essential for driving innovation, enhancing diversity, and creating a more inclusive and resilient industry.
Women4Cyber Switzerland will organise webinars to empower its members and launch in the coming months a new Podcast.
We will organise specific mentoring programs, one for men willing to explore ways to increase diversity in their teams and another for women who would like to become speakers.
Inspire
Inspiring young generations to pursue diverse roles in cybersecurity is crucial for building a future workforce that is innovative, inclusive, and reflective of a wide range of perspectives and talents.
We will organise events in primary and secondary schools, and universities to showcase the diversity of jobs in cyber security.
We will build partnerships with different institutions and leverage existing initiatives to foster diversity in cyber security.
Lead
Women as leaders and role models in cybersecurity are vital for breaking barriers, inspiring future generations, and fostering a more inclusive and dynamic industry.
Women4Cyber Switzerland launched a Register of Expertsin September 2025 to increase the representation of Women Cyber security experts on Cyber security and tech conferences in Switzerland and in the media.
LATEST NEWS
Meet Milena, our first Youth Ambassador!
We’re excited to introduce our very first Youth Ambassador at Women4Cyber Switzerland 🎉
Meet Milena 👋
Milena is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Digital Systems and Services at the University of Geneva (CUI), with a specialisation in Information Security. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Industrial Management, where her interest in cybersecurity first took shape. Her academic and personal focus lies in protecting users and their data, with a strong interest in cybersecurity awareness and user-centred approaches to digital security - exactly the perspective we want to amplify through our Youth Ambassador Program.
LATEST NEWS
Women4Cyber Switzerland participated in the Women in STEM workshop & gala organised by the private school Institut le Rosey
We’re proud to highlight a unique Women in STEM workshop, organised by l’Institut le Rosey with the participation of Carine Allaz and Anouk Geene for Women4Cyber Switzerland on January 23, 2026,— an event designed to inspire, engage, and empower the next generation of women in cybersecurity and technology.
The workshop kicked off with our interactive escape game, immersing participants in real-world cybersecurity challenges while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and curiosity. It was inspiring to see such enthusiasm, creativity, and problem-solving skills in action!
The event continued with an elegant gala evening, featuring an inspirational talk given by Carine Allaz, the President of Women4Cyber Switzerland, who shared powerful insights on resilience in a male dominated field, leadership, and the importance of representation for women in STEM fields.
The workshop kicked off with our interactive escape game, immersing participants in real-world cybersecurity challenges while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and curiosity. It was inspiring to see such enthusiasm, creativity, and problem-solving skills in action!
The event continued with an elegant gala evening, featuring an inspirational talk given by Carine Allaz, the President of Women4Cyber Switzerland, who shared powerful insights on resilience in a male dominated field, leadership, and the importance of representation for women in STEM fields.