Project Reference: 2025-1-DE04-KA220-YOU-000364352

CyberMe Launchpad Program

CyberMe Launchpad Program: Female Youth Cybersecurity Career Accelerator - an upskilling program exclusively for young women, aiming to spark interest in cybersecurity and prepare them for entry-level roles.

Aligned with CompTIA Security+ certification, it covers essential concepts with hands-on activities to build technical skills, bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity:

  1. Introduction to Cybersecurity: Basics, career paths, and roles 
  2. Information Security Fundamentals: Core principles
  3. Cyber Hygiene & Cryptography: Safe internet use, data protection and encryption basics
  4. Cybersecurity in Action: Understanding threats, attack vectors and vulnerabilities 
  5. Computer Networks: Types and components
  6. Ethical Hacking: Basics and methodologies
  7. Cybersecurity Tools: Essential tools like firewalls and IDS
  8. Security Policies: Importance for organizations and individuals
  9. Governance & Risk Management: GRC
  10. Cybersecurity & Social Good: Using cybersecurity skills for community empowerment and humanitarian efforts