AWSN - Australian Women in Security Network

Huge Congratulations to the winners of this year's AWSN Secure Coding tournament! 1. Shanelle Haire and Bella 2. Grace Liu 3. Julia P 4. Sarah van den Bovenkamp 5. Kate L 6. Penny Drago Well done to the 97 warriors who participated in this tournament, we hope you learnt a lot and had fun! Thank you to this initiative partners Commonwealth Bank and Secure Code Warrior. The winning team will be continuing their secure code journey through a mentoring session with the CommBank Application Security Team. For those of you who registered for the tournament, but weren't able to attend on the day, the links for the tournament and training (see your emails) are still open until the 31st of August so you can still have a go! Secure Code Warrior did a great write-up of the event which you can read here: https://lnkd.in/gk-URaga

Accelerating interest in using Generative AI such as Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve business problems presents exciting opportunities but also introduces new security risks. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gj4iM82c As we adopt these powerful technologies, it's crucial we understand the potential vulnerabilities that come with them. This talk will highlight techniques and challenges in both assessing and defending AI systems. Join our panel Swetha Balla, Security Engineering Manager at Google, Bill Mahony, Cloud Threat Detection at Google and Kris Hunt, Senior Staff Engineering Manager at Google. Thank you to Google for sponsoring this event. Thank you to our Sydney Team for organising this event. Daniela F., Bronwyn Mercer, Niamh Cunningham, Brittany Buswell

In October this year, we will once again be running the annual AWSN - Australian Women in Security Network Incident Response Competition! Registrations are not yet open - but if you want to be the first to know once they are, submit an EOI now! We'll let you know once registrations are open so you can be one of the first few to secure your spot. We've got a brand new scenario, so if you've previously participated, don't hesitate to sign up again. Like previous years, this competition is for women working, studying, or interested in cyber. https://lnkd.in/gZvn4AjS

When was the last time you updated your resume or had your headshot taken professionally? With our industry being extremely visual, headshots are more important than ever! Whether you’re applying for continuing education or a new job, submitting papers, speaking at a security conference, or receiving a promotion, it’s likely that people will see your photo online before meeting you in person. Join the AWSN Gold Coast Chapter Leads on Tuesday, August 13th for a unique opportunity to have a professional headshot taken and start building your resume applying the recommendations given during our July event where we learned how to write a resume and build our personal brand. Our Chapter Leads will be there to help you and you will have an opportunity to network with your peers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUifuCT5 Thank you to our Gold Coast Chapter leads for putting together this event. Paula Sillars Sabine Bourdin Leanne S. Marta T.

Join our Sydney Explorers Chapter TOMORROW as they journey through cyber incident response and cyber resilience. Register: https://lnkd.in/gdFVztAy Our speaker Simone V. Niewenhuizen, will be sharing her personal journey towards her current role as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Retrospect Labs. She will also speak about the fundamentals in Cyber Incident Response and the important skills in this role. Date: 30 July 2024 Time: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Location: Equifax - Level 6, Blue Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Thank you to Equifax Australia for hosting this event. Sulata Bhattacharjee Honey S. Thank you to our Sydney Explorer Leads for their work putting this event together. Sabrina P. Abigail Fitzgerald

📅 Mark Your Calendars! 📅 Get ready for an exciting August with AWSN! We've packed the month with incredible events designed to empower, educate, and connect women in security. Don't miss out on workshops, networking dinners, training programs, and more. Check out our full event lineup and join us for a month of learning and growth. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gaPrqry #AWSNEvents #WomenInSecurity #August

Join us for a fun and casual networking lunch hosted by the AWSN Melbourne chapter. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gtTwmNde This is an excellent opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals in the cybersecurity industry and build meaningful relationships. The event will be held on Tuesday, 30th of July at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm and will take place at the event space within St. Brews in Docklands (5/700 Collins Street, Docklands - 5 minutes from Southern Cross Station). The lunch will feature an informal format, allowing attendees to mingle and chat with one another while enjoying delicious food and drinks that can be purchased from the venue. Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, share ideas and experiences, or simply meet new people with similar interests, this event is for you. The lunch is open to all individuals interested in cybersecurity, regardless of their level of experience. So don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with other professionals in the cybersecurity industry. Register now to secure your spot! Please note the lunch is self-funded. 

Expressions of interest are now open for the Women in Security Mentoring program. This partnership between ASD, AWSN - Australian Women in Security Network and OK RDY aims to empower and support women in the security industry. Mentors and mentees will get exclusive access to mentoring modules, which covers a range of topics including reciprocity, building trust, meaningful mentoring, how to get started with mentoring, building confidence and more. If you are interested, head to https://lnkd.in/g4NuQnhA to find out more and register!

Unlock potential and make a difference! Join the AWSN Mentoring Program as a mentor and help shape the future of women in security. Share your expertise, grow your network, and inspire the next generation. Apply now to make a lasting impact! AWSN, in partnership with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Australian start-up OK RDY, is pleased to invite you to participate in the Women in Security Mentoring Program! Submit your EOI for our next intake now! https://lnkd.in/dhbt35Fs #AWSN #Mentorship #WomenInSecurity

Thank you to IDCARE and David Lacey for generously sponsoring our recent event on the Sunshine Coast! We were thrilled to have such amazing event partners and were glad our members were given this opportunity to connect. Thank you to the Sunshine Coast team for organising this event Asrar I. Keryn McMartin