Women in Cyber Awards

With women making up just 24% of the global cybersecurity workforce, the Women in Cyber Awards recognize the organizations closing the gap.

GCF launched the Women in Cyber Awards with the support of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UN Women.

The Awards are part of the Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity (WEC) global initiative, instated by H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and implemented by GCF to strengthen global cyber resilience by contributing to efforts to increase women’s participation and close the talent gap.

Award Jury Panel  

2026 Awards Winners

Held at the High-Level Convening on Women Empowerment Cybersecurity, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, the inaugural Women in Cyber Awards Ceremony recognized four organizations for measurable progress in advancing women’s participation, leadership and impact in cybersecurity.

About the Awards

The underrepresentation of women in the cybersecurity workforce is a challenge that contributes to a persistent global talent gap of 2.8 million professionals, with implications for global security, economic stability, and technological innovation.

The latest report by GCF and Duke University, “Bridging the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity”, further noted that the barriers for women to enter and advance in the sector begin early and persist across every career stage.