Calling All Cybersecurity Professionals!
Become a Mentor in CyberSET 2024 

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Roles and Responsibilities
As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in the development of these students, sharing your knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity.
Here are some of the key responsibilities:
Guidance and Advice:

• Share insights and advice on pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
• Assist students in setting career goals and planning their educational path.
• Provide recommendations on relevant courses, certifications, and resources.

Skill Development:

• Help students develop fundamental cybersecurity skills.
• Offer guidance on practical projects, hands-on exercises, and simulations.
• Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving within the cybersecurity domain.

Industry Insights:

• Share your professional experiences and real-world challenges.
• Discuss current trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Offer valuable insights into various cybersecurity roles and career paths.

Mentorship and Support: 

• Conduct regular meetings or virtual sessions with mentees.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance on their progress.
• Serve as a mentor, offering support, motivation, and encouragement throughout the program.

​How to Join:
We welcome professionals from all sectors of the cybersecurity industry to join our program and inspire the next generation of cyber defenders.
Make a difference in the lives of high school students and shape the future of cybersecurity. To express your interest in becoming a mentor, please complete the Expression of Interest for at the link below.  Please note mentors are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check.​

Do you want to have input into our flagship cyber event? ​CyberWest is inviting Expressions of Interest to be part of our industry advisory committee for the CyberWest Summit 2024.

The CyberWest Summit Committee (CWSC) will play a crucial role in Summit planning, ensuring the event is reflective of industry requirements both in terms of business development opportunities for the cyber industry and cyber education and discussion for non-cyber professionals. 
We are looking for 7 to 9 representatives from the cyber sector, and other industries, to support us in the following aspects of planning for the CyberWest Summit: 
Strategic Planning: Defining the Summit theme and target audiences 
Program development: Identifying key topics and themes that should be covered, identifying keynote speakers and others to invite to present, review presenter proposals and provide recommendations. Feedback on final program prior to release. 
Sponsorship: Providing advice on sponsorship packages and where appropriate facilitate introductions to potential supporters from industry. 
Promotion & Outreach: Provide input and advice on event promotions and promote through own networks to ensure Summit is well attended. Committee members will act as ambassadors for CyberWest and attend the Summit. 

Requirements of CWSC Members 

• This is a voluntary role and requires understanding and networks in cyber or in target audience groups 
• Initial 3 hour workshop on 22 August 2024 to establish conference theme, target audience, program and consider keynote invitations 
• Monthly one-hour online meeting in the lead up to the event to review progress, with increasing cadence based on need. 
• Additional meetings as needed for activities such as reviewing speakers, and problem-solving.  
• Input via email to requests such as feedback on sponsorship prospectus, code of conduct, marketing material etc 
• Post-event review and improvement meeting. 

CWSC Members will Receive 

• Acknowledgement and appreciation – this is such an important way for CyberWest to ensure we are meeting industry needs and appreciate members giving their time to support their industry.  CWSC members will be profiled on the Summit website and across social media. 
• 2 x conference tickets – one for you and one for a client or key stakeholder  
• A cool t-shirt  😊 

 
If you'd like to join the Committee, please complete the below form.  We will be inviting members by Monday 14 August to join us at our first planning workshop on 9am to 12pm on Tuesday 22 August.