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CyberGirls+: From Foundation to Future

A partnership between CyberSafe Foundation and SANS Institute, CyberGirls+ equips women in Africa with advanced cybersecurity skills through scholarship-based access to SANS training and a GIAC certification exam attempt.

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Two leaders. One shared mission. See how CyberGirls+ is unlocking opportunity and building resilience through world-class training.

From Fellowship to Future

Four cohorts. Thousands of young women trained. Lives transformed. CyberGirls+ builds on the success of the CyberGirls Fellowship by providing access to SANS training and a GIAC certification exam attempt at no cost to learners.

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What Is CyberGirls+?

CyberGirls+ is a career advancement initiative for women already working in cybersecurity. Alumni of the CyberGirls Fellowship receive SANS training and a GIAC certification exam attempt aligned with advanced job roles, including:

  • Incident Responder
    • SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, and GCIH certification
  • Threat Hunter
    • FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics, and GCFA certification
  • Web App Pen Tester
    • SEC542: Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, and GWAPT certification
  • Cloud Security Analyst
    • SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing, and GCPN certification
  • SOC Manager
    • SEC503: Network Monitoring and Threat Detection In-Depth, and GCIA certification

Training is delivered online and supported by mentors from CyberSafe Foundation.

From Our Leaders

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    The CyberSafe Fellowship has proven that when young women are given access to technical training, their lives and the communities around them change. But entry-level is just the beginning. CyberGirls+ is the next step. Together with SANS Institute, we are opening doors to advanced certifications, specialized roles, and global opportunities without financial barriers. This is how we build lasting cyber resilience in Africa.
    Confidence StaveleyExecutive Director, CyberSafe Foundation
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    At SANS, we have spent decades training the world’s top cybersecurity professionals. With CyberGirls+, we are bringing that same elite instruction to women in Africa who are ready to level up their careers. These are the kinds of skills that close workforce gaps, open global doors, and help build a more secure world from the ground up. We are proud to support this next chapter.
    Max ShuftanDirector of Mission Programs, SANS Institute
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CyberGirls+ Pilot Snapshot

Seats

In this pilot 10 alumni participants receive hands-on training and a chance at globally recognized GIAC certification

Eligible

27 of the 54 nations in Africa are eligible to apply.

No-cost

CyberGirls+ is a 100% scholarship based training opportunity for all participants.

Guidance

The CyberSafe Foundation will offer expert guidance to participants as they progress through training and into the field.

A Shared Vision for Cyber Resilience

CyberGirls+ is more than a program. It is a scalable model for developing cybersecurity talent in under-resourced regions. By combining SANS training and GIAC certification exam attempts with community-rooted mentorship, CyberGirls+ prepares women in Africa to lead, defend, and transform the global cyber workforce.

Learn how to fund CyberGirls+

CyberGirls+ has proven what’s possible, but the next cohort depends on support from partners who believe in long-term impact. If your organization is interested in advancing cybersecurity opportunity where it's most needed, we invite you to help sustain and scale this program.

Your funding can directly support future training cohorts, increase reach across more African countries, and help build a stronger, more resilient global workforce from the ground up.

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