UK-South Africa Tech Hub Cyber Resilience Programme 2021 for Women Entrepreneurs

Applications for the UK-South Africa Tech Hub Cyber Resilience Programme are now open! 

Application Deadline: 26^th February 2021, 23h59 SAST

About the Award: WomHub understands that as female entrepreneurs grow their businesses and their digital presence, they are at an increased risk of cyber-attacks. The UK-South Africa Tech Hub Cyber Resilience Programme was developed using our experience in working with female tech-enabled businesses, our expertise in cyber security, artificial intelligence and steps women need to protect themselves online.

This part-time, month long virtual programme will provide insights and tools for female entrepreneurs in STEM to defend themselves against potential cyber-attacks. This will be supplemented with regular online chats via WhatsApp, Venture One-on-One clinics, and Live Masterclasses. The programme will run in four modules commencing on the 8^th of March and ending on the 31^st of March.

The four modules to be covered include:

• Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Module 2: Keeping yourself safe online
• Module 3:  Creating a cybersecurity protocol
• Module 4:  Recovering when a threat has been found

Type: Training

Eligibility:

1. WomHub will select forty-five entrepreneurs as part of the UK-South Africa Tech Hub Cyber Resilience Programme.

2. Applications are open to female entrepreneurs from South Africa.

3. Applicants must have businesses with a digital presence

4. Applicants must have none or limited cybersecurity protocols established in their businesses based on a vulnerability index established by WomHub

5. Applicants must be able to commit 2 to 3 hours per week during the virtual training programme commencing on the 8th of March and ending on 31st of March 2021.

To be Taken at (Country): South Africa

Number of Awards: 45

Value of Award:

1. Gain exclusive access to WomHub developed resources for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, recovering from a cyber-attack and keeping yourself safe online. 
2. Grow your professional network.
3. Access to One-on-One coaching.
4. Develop Cybersecurity protocol for your business

Duration of Award: 1 month

How to Apply: Applications must be completed through the online form: Click here to apply.

• It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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