WP3 • 4th Call Project
Network Security Training
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Across Pakistan Universities
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Across Pakistan Universities
Breaking barriers and building cybersecurity expertise among women in Pakistan
Reduce gender disparities in the cybersecurity field by providing specialized training opportunities for women IT professionals and educators.
Build comprehensive understanding of network security tools, protocols, and policies through hands-on, practical training sessions.
Implement best security practices in academic environments to improve institutional cybersecurity resilience.
Inspire and encourage women's participation in cybersecurity sectors through role modeling and capacity building.
Systematic approach to empowering women through cybersecurity training
All participants received USB drives containing training slides, lab instructions, and cybersecurity tools to support continued learning and skill development.
Each training event was thoroughly documented through press releases, event photography, certificate distributions, and social media promotions to enhance project visibility.
Comprehensive training delivered across leading women's universities in Pakistan
Measurable impact on women's participation in cybersecurity
Successfully trained female IT professionals across three universities, building cybersecurity capacity and creating future women trainers in the field.
Established comprehensive testing environments across universities enabling simulation of real-world network threats using IDS, SOC, and VPN technologies.
Developed and delivered 20+ lab modules and courseware packages, providing participants with hands-on learning materials for continued development.
Created strong role models and increased awareness of women's capabilities in cybersecurity through local and international trainer involvement.
Overcoming obstacles to deliver impactful training
Training delays occurred due to university closures and health protocols, requiring flexible scheduling and safety adaptations.
Limited internet connectivity at rural campuses impacted online session interactivity, necessitating fallback to fully physical training sessions.
Initial delays in equipment procurement compressed training timelines, requiring accelerated delivery schedules.
Expanding impact and sustainability
Extend training to 4 remaining universities in Lahore, Multan, Sialkot, and AJK (Bagh) to reach more women professionals.
Continue training through Internet Society Islamabad Chapter as a community service initiative for long-term impact.
Align trainings with HEC's university-wide SOC initiative to operationalize Security Operations Centers in higher education.
Encourage participants to pursue advanced degrees (MS/PhD) and professional certifications (CISSP/CEH) for career advancement.
Contributing to global gender equality and quality education objectives
Enhancing educational quality through cybersecurity training
Promoting women's participation in technology and cybersecurity
Building resilient infrastructure and promoting innovation
Strengthening institutions through cybersecurity capabilities