Women4Cyber

What Women4Cyber does

Women4Cyber Foundation is a Belgian non-profit foundation established in 2019 and headquartered in Brussels, dedicated to closing the cybersecurity gender gap in Europe. Its mission is to promote, encourage, and support the participation of women in cybersecurity, addressing a European professional shortfall estimated at 274,000–392,320 roles. The foundation operates a portfolio of community-driven programmes and platforms, including a six-month Mentorship Programme (3,500+ women mentored to date), the Road2Cyber career platform (launched April 2024 in collaboration with ECSO, consolidating education, job listings, and a talent pool), the SheSpeaksCyber speaker directory (launched November 2025 with Secure Practice), the Erasmus+-funded CyberAgent training platform targeting SMEs, 33 local chapters across geographic Europe, an annual Brussels conference, a published book featuring 100+ role models, and the 50/50 by 2050 Declaration under MEP patronage.

The foundation's revenue model is non-commercial and mission-driven, relying on corporate partnerships (20+ partners including Google.org, Nokia, Gen, Solvay, EGERIE), individual donations (€10–€1,000 monthly tiers), in-kind contributions, modest book sales (€15–€35), and project funding such as Erasmus+. Road2Cyber is free for learners and job seekers, with a 6-month employer trial. Operating segments include individual women in cybersecurity (primary), corporate partners seeking talent pipeline and DEI visibility, SMEs, education institutions, and hiring companies. Reach is pan-European, with policy advocacy coordinated at EU level.

Name

Women4Cyber

Legal name

Women4Cyber Foundation

Website

https://women4cyber.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women4Cyber Foundation is a Brussels-based non-profit building a pan-European community of women in cybersecurity through mentorship, the Road2Cyber and SheSpeaksCyber platforms, and corporate partnerships addressing the cyber talent gap.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Community & Workforce Development

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF), IT, Software & Cybersecurity Training (EDAGANAF)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity community building
• Women in tech mentorship
• Cybersecurity workforce development
• Diversity equity inclusion
• Cybersecurity training platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Luxembourg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partnerships form the financial backbone of Women4Cyber, enabling a wide range of activities from training programmes to event sponsorships. Partners receive visibility, access to talent pool, and involvement in DEI initiatives.
2. Individual Donations: The foundation accepts donations from private individuals at various levels (€10, €25, €50, €100, €200, €250, €500, €1000) with monthly giving options. Financial contributions support mentorship, education, and community programmes.
3. Book Sales: Sale of the book 'Hacking gender barriers: Europe's top cyber women' featuring over 100 women role models. Pricing varies by region: €15 Brussels pickup, €20 Belgium shipping, €25-35 international shipping.
4. In-Kind Donations: Corporate in-kind contributions including online courses, training opportunities, and access to events and conferences. Donors receive benefits based on threshold levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Women4Cyber Foundation is a non-profit that operates a structured Mentorship Programme (six-month cycles pairing women in cybersecurity with experienced professionals), the Road2Cyber platform (consolidating cybersecurity education, job offers, and talent pooling), the SheSpeaksCyber speaker directory, and the Erasmus+-funded CyberAgent training platform for SMEs. It also publishes the book 'Hacking gender barriers: Europe's top cyber women,' runs an annual cybersecurity conference, and leads EU-level policy advocacy including the 50/50 by 2050 Declaration.

Product overview

Women4Cyber Foundation is a non-profit organization (established 2019, based in Brussels) operating as a single unified platform rather than a modular architecture. The core offerings include the Mentorship Programme connecting women with cybersecurity mentors across Europe, and the Road2Cyber platform (launched April 2024) which consolidated education and job opportunities. Supporting products include CyberAgent (Erasmus+-funded training platform for SMEs), SheSpeaksCyber (speaker directory launched Nov 2025), the Women4Cyber Book, 33 National Chapters, annual conferences, webinar series, and the 50/50 by 2050 Declaration for policy advocacy. The organization also offers resources including training materials, career development guides, and certification information to support women entering and advancing in cybersecurity careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Road2Cyber: A platform for cybersecurity education, job opportunities, and talent development launched in April 2024 in collaboration with ECSO. Free for end users; employers receive a 6-month free trial.
• SheSpeaksCyber
• 50/50 by 2050 Declaration

Products and services

• Road2Cyber Platform A consolidated career platform that connects cybersecurity learners, job seekers, and employers through education resources, job listings, and a curated talent pool; launched as a collaboration with ECSO.
• Women4Cyber Mentorship Programme A six-month structured mentorship programme that pairs experienced cybersecurity professionals with women seeking to enter or advance in the field, including interview simulation and career guidance.
• SheSpeaksCyber A directory platform enabling event organizers to discover female cybersecurity speakers, with filtering by topic, language, availability, and paid/unpaid preference; co-developed with Secure Practice.
• CyberAgent An Erasmus+-funded training platform that develops cybersecurity and entrepreneurship knowledge for SMEs, higher education institutions, and vocational training providers with emphasis on women's involvement.
• Book 'Hacking gender barriers: Europe's top cyber women' A published book profiling over 100 women working in cybersecurity across Europe to provide visible role models and inspire young women considering the field.
• W4C Annual Cybersecurity Conference An annual cybersecurity conference (W4C 2025, W4C 2026 in Brussels) featuring talks, panel discussions, real-world case studies, and networking on cybersecurity, AI, and cybercrime.
• Women4Cyber Recognition / Entrepreneurship Award A recognition award granted to cybersecurity companies with at least 30% women employees and active DEI initiatives to increase representation.
• Women4Cyber National Chapters 33 local community chapters operating across geographical Europe to provide community support, networking, and tailored opportunities for women in cybersecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ women mentored through Mentorship Programme
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Secure PracticeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Co-development of SheSpeaksCyber initiative to increase female representation on cybersecurity stages. Secure Practice designed and developed the technical platform; Women4Cyber leads growth and operations. Goal: 50% female representation at cybersecurity events by 2030. Saskia Brugman (W4C) and Erlend Andreas Gjære (Secure Practice) announced the partnership.
• Executive Women's Forum (EWF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Global partnership to expand opportunities, programmes, and research supporting women's careers in cybersecurity throughout Europe. EWF brings North American foundation; Women4Cyber provides European network. Joint initiatives include career growth programmes, community engagement, and research on women's representation. Joyce Brocaglia (EWF Founder) and Nina Olesen (W4C COO) highlighted landmark collaboration.
• EGERIEcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2024Cybersecurity company supporting Women4Cyber's mission to promote cybersecurity among women. EGERIE has 35% women in team (above sector average) with technical profiles and leadership positions. CEO Jean Larroumets cited commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility. Collaboration supports advocacy efforts.
• Vilnius University (CyberAgent Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2023Three-year CyberAgent project funded by Erasmus+ with Women4Cyber as consortium partner. Project creates platform for cybersecurity and entrepreneurship knowledge development targeting SMEs, higher education institutions, and vocational training. Partners from 7 European countries including Lithuania, Romania, Spain, Norway, Turkey, Poland, Finland.
• ECSO (European Cyber Security Organisation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Road2Cyber platform consolidating career progression efforts in cybersecurity into a single platform. ECSO partnership enables bridge between education and employment, streamlines hiring processes, and provides targeted training recommendations.
• Gen (formerly NortonLifeLock)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGen's financial support and collaboration enabled launch of Women4Cyber Academy, which lists over 30 courses in its directory with ongoing discounts from training providers.
• NokiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPress release collaboration announced July 2025. Nokia and Women4Cyber released official joint press statement on collaboration.
• SolvaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSolvay Lifelong Learning partnership offering 50% Scholarship for Executive Master in Cybersecurity Management.
• Corporate Partners (20+)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnerships form the backbone enabling wide range of activities from training programmes to event sponsorships. Partners include Google.org, Nokia, Gen, and others. 20+ corporate partners help expand reach and deepen impact across Europe.
• ECSO HR CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen4Cyber supports ECSO's HR Community which focuses on diversity in recruitment. Gillian Arnold of Tectre delivered training on workplace diversity through recruitment as a business issue.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS): US-based non-profit dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity. WiCyS is the closest direct counterpart to Women4Cyber in the women-in-cyber space, with similar mentorship, conference, and community programmes, but focused on North America.
• Women Who Code: Non-profit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers through community, networking, and learning programmes. Comparable community-led, volunteer-driven model with global reach targeting women in technical roles.
• Executive Women's Forum (EWF): Global membership organization for women leaders in cybersecurity, IT, and privacy. EWF is now a strategic partner of Women4Cyber and operates a similar model of community, programmes, and career development, making it both a peer and a collaborator.
• Girls Who Code: Non-profit focused on closing the gender gap in technology through education and community programmes for girls and young women. While more youth-focused than Women4Cyber, the mission of building women's representation in tech makes it a thematic peer.
• AnitaB.org: Global non-profit advancing women in computing and technology. AnitaB.org operates on a similar non-profit foundation model with community, events (Grace Hopper Celebration), and programmes, but with a broader tech focus beyond cybersecurity.

Emerging players

• Girl Security: US-based non-profit focused on advancing girls, women, and gender minorities in national security, including cybersecurity. Smaller and more niche than Women4Cyber but addressing an adjacent mission of increasing female representation in security fields.

Broad incumbents

• (ISC)²: Global non-profit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, offering certifications (CISSP, etc.) and workforce studies. (ISC)² publishes the cybersecurity workforce gap data Women4Cyber cites (392,320 EU gap) and intersects with the foundation's talent pipeline mission.
• SANS Institute: Largest provider of cybersecurity training and certifications globally. While commercial rather than non-profit, SANS operates in the same training and skill-development space that Women4Cyber addresses through Road2Cyber and CyberAgent.
• EC-Council: Global cybersecurity certification body (CEH, etc.) with training programmes. EC-Council overlaps with Women4Cyber in the cybersecurity training and certification space, particularly for entry-level and career transition candidates.
• European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO): European industry organization representing the cybersecurity ecosystem, including public and private stakeholders. ECSO is a strategic partner of Women4Cyber on Road2Cyber, but operates at a broader industry level rather than gender-focused mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/w4c-luxembourg
• Instagraminstagram.com/women4cyber
• Xx.com/Women4Cyber

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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