A community shaping the next generation of women in cyber
WiCyS Uganda is the proud Ugandan affiliate of the global Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) movement.
About WiCyS Uganda
We are a community of women, men, allies, and advocates that support the WiCyS mission to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity as part of a workforce solution.
As the Ugandan affiliate of the global WiCyS movement, we work to close the gender gap in cyber through programs that meet our community where it is — from university campuses in Kampala to security teams in growing fintechs — building the bridges that turn curiosity into careers and careers into leadership.
Our Mission
To recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity in Uganda by providing community, mentorship, technical skills and leadership opportunities.
Our Vision
A cybersecurity industry in Uganda — and across Africa — where women lead, innovate and define what safe digital futures look like.
The cybersecurity workforce needs women
Closing the gender gap in cyber is not just an equity issue — it is a workforce imperative.
cybersecurity professionals needed worldwide — up 19% year-over-year.
ISC2 Workforce Study, 2024
longer to fill cyber roles than other IT jobs.
CyberSeek, 2024
in, many women hit a glass ceiling — fueling attrition.
WiCyS / Aleria, 2024
the salary to replace a $60K hire when soft costs are counted.
SHRM, 2022
As the Ugandan affiliate, we plug into the worldwide WiCyS community.
What we stand for
Inclusion
Everyone is welcome — every background, every level.
Community
We rise together. Always lift, never gatekeep.
Excellence
World-class skills, locally rooted impact.
Meet the team building this community
The people steering WiCyS Uganda.
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