Our Vice President Denisa Kurtagić as a mentor and our Communications Coordinators Vasilija Velfel and Milana Ranković as participants took part in #HerCyberTracks project, which came to an end this week. The project provided invaluable resources and insights into the various technical, legal, and ethical aspects of cyber security together with useful hints for considering a career in the field.
#HerCyberTracks 2023 involved a combination of online lectures, hands-on activities, and an on-site forum in our capital city, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of the technical elements of cyber security and the legal considerations that go along with them.
Focusing on diplomacy skills and cybersecurity for women, the project was an ideal opportunity to bring together several generations of likeminded individuals, such as ones exploring potential career paths in the field, as well as experts actively working in the field. Mentees could benefit from the wide array of resources available, and simultaneously learn from skilled and sophisticated mentors.
#HerCyberTracks is one of those initiatives that helps bridge gaps in knowledge, encourages collaboration, provides mentors and mentees with valuable feedback, and helps set realistic expectations. In addition to that, an evaluation of each individual has been done so far through numerous individual activities, group tasks, one on one meetings, and peer assessments.
It was beneficial for us to gain an insight into Cybersecurity trends and Regional Landscapes and identify target areas where improvements or further conversations are necessary. Fostering invaluable skills needed to excel in the field of diplomacy and cybersecurity is our imperative.
Written by Vasilija Velfel, Communications Coordinator
