Discounted Training and Scholarships

Search through our discounted training and offers available to AWSN members as well as external scholarships that may be of interest.

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Scholarships

Scholarships - CyberCX, ISC2, FS-ISAC

CyberCX Katie Duczmal Women in Cyber Scholarship
Open to female students in their final year or final semester of study. (cybercx.com.au)

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ISC2
All Scholarships: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/scholarships
(ISC)2 Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/womens-scholarships
(ISC)2 Undergraduate Cybersecurity Scholarships: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/undergraduate-scholarships
(ISC)2 Graduate Cybersecurity Scholarships: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/graduate-scholarships

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FS-ISAC Scholarship
Benefits to Students

• $10,000 USD scholarship for 2022-23 academic year
• Learn about cybersecurity in the financial sector directly from experts in the field
• Attend an FS-ISAC Summit or event in your region (registration, travel and accommodations included)

Partner Offerings

Women in Leadership Summit 2026

We're excited to partner with the Women in Leadership Summit 2026 (1-3 September) - a national series delivered in partnership with UN Women Australia.

Our Founder & CEO Jacqui Loustau will be moderating a panel in Melbourne alongside Sisi Kun Ying, Amy Goldenberg, and Malini Raj - unpacking what leadership really looks like now, and what the old playbook got wrong.

Your ticket directly contributes to UN Women's economic empowerment and leadership programs for women across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Use code AWSN100 to save $100 at registration.

Read the news article for more information

Explore External Partner Offerings - ISC2, AustCyber, Cisco

ISC2 – One Million Certified in Cybersecurity
Join AWSN and ISC2 in a global effort to close the cybersecurity skills gap. Get free access to the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) self-paced course and exam. No prior experience required. This entry-level certification is ideal for career changers, students, and aspiring professionals.
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Apply Now (requires an account)

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AustCyber – Supporting Educators
AustCyber has now transitioned from a government-funded Industry Growth Centre to becoming fully integrated under the ‘Stone & Chalk cyber’ umbrella The Australian Cyber Security Growth Network (AustCyber) has compiled a national directory of training providers and educational resources for students and teachers.

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Cisco Networking Academy
Get started in cybersecurity with Cisco’s free self-paced courses, including “Introduction to Cybersecurity” and “Cybersecurity Essentials.”

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Discounted Training

AI Security Fundamentals (15% off)

Exclusive 15% Discount for AWSN Members 2026

Build the Skills Needed for the Future of Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how organisations operate and how attackers target them. As AI adoption accelerates, demand is growing for professionals who understand how to secure AI systems, manage AI risk, and implement effective governance.

To support women building careers in cybersecurity, technology, governance, risk, and compliance, AWSN members receive an exclusive 15% discount on the AI Security Fundamentals (AISF) program.

About the Course

AI Security Fundamentals is an 8-week training program created by AI security specialist Harriet Farlow and delivered by Mileva Security Labs. The program combines self-paced learning, live seminars, practical labs, and community support to help learners develop real-world AI security capability. 

The course is designed to bridge the gap between traditional cybersecurity and modern AI systems, providing practical skills that can be applied immediately in professional environments. 

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Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• Anyone seeking to understand how AI systems can be attacked, defended, governed, and monitored
• Students and career changers interested in AI security
• Cybersecurity professionals looking to expand into AI security
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practitioners
• Security architects and engineers
• Technology leaders and managers
• Risk managers and auditors
• Students and career changers interested in AI security

What You’ll Learn

Topics include:

• AI security fundamentals and threat modelling
• Machine learning vulnerabilities and attack surfaces
• Prompt injection and adversarial attacks
• AI system security controls and mitigations
• AI governance and risk management
• AI incident analysis
• Agentic AI security concepts
• Monitoring, assurance, and defensive strategies for AI systems

Students also complete practical exercises and hands-on labs designed to build confidence applying concepts in real-world scenarios.

Program Features

• 8-week structured learning program
• On-demand learning modules
• Live instructor-led seminars
• Hands-on practical labs
• Access to instructors and peer community
• Global cohort of learners
• Lifetime access to course content and community resources

Why AI Security?

AI security is rapidly emerging as one of the most important disciplines in technology. Organisations are increasingly seeking professionals who can identify AI-specific risks, implement safeguards, and support secure AI adoption. Developing these skills today can help position practitioners for the next generation of cybersecurity and technology leadership roles. 

AWSN Member Offer

Women in Security Network members are eligible for an exclusive 15% discount on accepted places in the AI Security Fundamentals program in 2026

To apply:

1. Submit your application via the AISF website.
2. If your application is accepted, use the discount code [AWSN152026] during enrolment to receive your 15% member discount.

AI Security Fundamentals

Applications are reviewed to ensure participants are a good fit for the cohort and can gain maximum value from the program.

Join a growing global community of professionals developing the skills needed to secure the next generation of AI systems.

ALC and Tesserent (25% off)

Discounted Training

Tesserent Academy, inclusive of ALC Traning with 29 years, 50,000+ graduate history is a leading Australia-based provider of quality training for business and government.

Their courses cover a range of areas, being: Cyber Security, Project Management, Governance, Risk and Auditing and ICT architecture and management. Visit the ALC Training website for a full range of coursest.

AWSN members have the opportunity to get 10% off training when you use the code: TNTAWSN10

Tesserent Academy + AWSN: Special offer to AWSN members for CISSP evening class at 25% off

CISSP is one of the most sought-after certifications in cyber security. The cost in time, money and just overall mental space is often a huge hurdle for many to take on this very challenging learning journey.

As a way to alleviate some of the pain, Tesserent Academy has launched our CISSP evening classes. This is one evening a week for 12 weeks, we support your learning with self paced content, a CISSP wiki, student discussion forum as well as other supporting material to ensure you maximise your CISSP training but at a pace that gives you more flexibility.

Along with this new format, we are also offering 25% discount for our evening course to all AWSN members. An added benefit if you’re looking for that extra reason to push your manager for training approval.

Visit our website and book today using the promo code AWSNCIP25!

Cindy McClure - Pressure Check Job Search (50% off)

We know that many of our members are finding it frustrating and de-motivating to find a job at the moment…

We wanted to share something from Cindy McClure that we think will resonate with quite a few women in this group.

Cindy works with women who’ve been job searching for a while and feel stuck, overthinking, or going in circles. What she does is map what happens under pressure so you can actually see why things have stalled and what to do next. It’s not coaching or CV work; it’s much more focused and practical than that.

She’s offering a short 20-minute “pressure check” to see if it would be useful for you.

Mention you are an AWSN Member for 50% off.

If that sounds relevant, you can book a time here:
https://calendar.app.google/SKqg5HxDZMsMmDav5

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Cyber Leadership Institute (50% off)

Cyber Leadership Institute is offering AWSN members exclusive access to the upcoming July Cyber Leadership Program (CLP) cohort at 50% off the standard tuition fee.

This exclusive AWSN opportunity includes:

• 10 discounted places only
• 50% reduced tuition — USD $1,150 instead of USD $2,300
• First-come, first-served allocation

The Cyber Leadership Program is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals transitioning into executive and strategic leadership roles. Program alumni now lead across organisations including AWS, the BBC, Standard Chartered, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Nike, the World Economic Forum, McKinsey & Company, and Accenture.

What participants walk away with:

• 40 CPE credits upon completion
• A proprietary First 100-Day Plan built to help position for senior cyber leadership opportunities
• Greater executive presence and board-level communication capability
• 12 months of access to hundreds of actionable cyber leadership toolkits and frameworks
• Weekly live Zoom sessions with a global cohort of cyber leaders

If you are looking to strengthen your leadership capability, strategic influence, and executive readiness within cybersecurity, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Given the limited allocation, we expect places to fill quickly. To express interest or secure one of the 10 AWSN positions, please register via https://payments.cyberleadershipinstitute.com/b/9B6eVc5RAb0M5eh2mC1oI2h?prefilled_promo_code=AWSNCLP50

Emily Edgeley's Upcoming The Captivating Storyteller (TCS) and The Powerful Presenter (TPP) in Aug 2026

Quantum Impact Group - Career Accelerator (FREE 2.5hr workshop)

Feeling stuck, tired or just a bit over it? Let’s hit reset - together.

Join us for Momentum - a 2.5 hour FREE Career Accelerator workshop to help you get clear, re-energised, and moving forward again with purpose.

You’ve worked hard to get where you are. You’re respected. Capable. Smart.
But lately? You’re treading water.
You’re questioning what’s next and what really matters.
Your energy’s flat, even when things are “fine on paper.”
You want to show up as a stronger leader… but the fire’s gone.

It’s not burnout. It’s not a midlife crisis.
It’s a sign you’re ready to grow again.
Momentum is a circuit-breaker. A catalyst. A reset.

This is more than a professional development workshop. It’s a leadership intervention.
It’s space to think, breathe, and reconnect with your purpose. Not in a fluffy “treat yourself” way - in a real, practical way,
surrounded by people who get it.

We’ll help you:

• Work out what’s really going on beneath the stuck-ness
• Get clear on what matters to you now (because it might have changed) and what might be getting in the way
• Build a plan to move forward in a way that actually fits your life

You don’t need to have it all figured out - you just need to show up.

You’ll walk away with:
🔍 Clarity about what’s next and what’s no longer serving you
🧭 A personalised leadership compass to guide your choices
🧠 A new perspective: the beliefs that have been keeping you stuck, and the mindset shifts that will help you move forward with confidence
🔄 A clear plan to shift gears without burning out or blowing things up
🔗 A community of ambitious, grounded professionals who are also in the thick of it

Register here

Lumify (20% off)

Lumify Work is proud to partner with the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN), bringing the best Cyber Security Training together with a network dedicated to driving diversity in the Australian Cyber Security industry. The partnership facilitates ongoing cooperation and collaboration for the advancement of the information security profession and standards development in the region, and provides AWSN members with a range of exclusive benefits:

• 20% discount on the largest range of specialist authorised Cyber Security Courses in Australia. 
• 20% discount on all Lumify Work courses. For a full list of our 700+ courses and to receive your approved discount on these courses please visit www.lumifywork.com and quote your AWSN membership number upon booking or enquiry.
• For larger group bookings of 5 or more, please contact Lumify for pricing. Volume discounts must be discussed with your Lumify Work Account Manager.

*Does not include exams, resell courses or self-paced eLearning courses. Discounts cannot be applied to promotions or bundles offered by Lumify Work.
**Group bookings must be made by AWSN for members attending the course in one sitting. Cannot be divided across multiple course dates.

For more information, please visit the AWSN Lumify Discount Page

Protoscience (50% off)

For AWSN Members

Protoscience helps AWSN members map their skills, build confidence, and create clear career pathways to and within cybersecurity. From coaching and capability uplift to practical growth strategies, the focus is helping people step up, stand out, and sustain their career momentum; Whether breaking into cyber or stepping into Leadership.

As an AWSN member sessions are 50% off normal price; https://square.link/u/F6HTiBwj

For AWSN Organisations

Protoscience helps AWSN organisations to attract, retain, and grow diverse cyber talent. Through inclusive hiring, skills mapping, leadership development, and pragmatic people strategies, we help build cultures where talent thrives and teams scale with impact.

Contact [email protected] for bespoke pricing solutions to fit your budget.

rotocyberhire helps to connect & place women within the AWSN community with welcoming organisations. https://form.jotform.com/252077990797879

Public Speaking Coaching with Emily Edgeley (10% off)

Communicate with more clarity, impact & confidence

AWSN Members receive 10% off any full priced Programs / Service (E.g. Private or Group Coaching). You can just mention the code AWSN10 when booking and the discount will be applied.

Find out more about Emily's programs on the www.emilyedgeley.com website.

SABSA

The SABSA Institute (TSI) is offering AWSN members a discount when booking for training via David Lynas Consulting.

SABSA Training Schedule

• SABSA CERTIFICATION Training https://davidlynas.com/sabsa-training/
  • SABSA Foundation Certification Training
  • SABSA Advanced Practitioner Certification Training
• SABSA APPROVED Training
  • Architecting Secure AI with Malcolm Shore https://davidlynas.com/sabsa-training/architecting-secure-ai
  • Note: SABSA APPROVED training is approved by The SABSA Institute for SABSA content, but does not form part of the SABSA CERTIFICATION Roadmap presently

Discount code: AWSN10

Please book online at https://davidlynas.com/sabsa-training/ or mention the code to the team if liaising via [email protected]

SABSA and David Lynas Consulting are both UK based companies. The SABSA Institute (TSI) offers numerous free downloadable SABSA-based security architecture resources and a members-only area with additional resources.

The Expert Leader - (50% off - 3 places available)

The Expert Leader has offered 3 places at 50% off for their 2 day High Performing Teams workshop on 26-27 May 2026.

High performing teams drive innovation, enhance productivity, and deliver superior results by leveraging the diverse skills and perspectives of the team. As a leader, knowing how to create and foster an environment that supportshigh levels of collaboration, trust, and accountability is critical to achieve this.

What to expect

This two-day workshop will give you new skills in managing and building teams, equipping you with practical tools and resources to apply in the workplace. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will learn how to help your team thrive.

You will discover:

• The key components of high performing teams
• Practical strategies for building trust and improving communication within your team
• Actionable insights to foster collaboration and exceed expectations

It includes a personal Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) assessment, which helps you to understand your own thinking preferences, and how they contribute to communication, collaboration, problem solving and decision making.

Who should attend?

If you are a new, aspiring or current leader looking to enhance the performance of your team, this workshop is for you.

Course Fee - $750 + GST (Regular pricing $1,500 + GST) per participant

Register by 25 May 12pm via the website or email: [email protected]

Career + Leadership Coaching with Claire Pales (10% off)

AWSN Members receive 10% off any full priced Programs / Service (E.g. 1:1 or Group Coaching, masterclasses). Mention that you’re AWSN member when booking and the discount will be applied.

Find out more about Claire’s coaching programs.

Vital Learning Edge (10% off)

Vital Learning Edge offerings

• a 10% off for AWSN Members across all their public training offerings (not applicable to offerings below). Use the UNIQUE CODE: AWSNTEN.

• a 50% off for AWSN Members on ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training: 06 - 10 July 2026 - https://vitallearningedge.com/courses/iso-27001-lead-implementer/
• Watch out for August 2026 Training Dates for ISO 42001.
• Buy 1 course, get the 2nd course FREE. For more information, go to https://offer.vitallearningedge.com/BOGO_2026/

For more information, please visit Vital Learning Edge. If you're interested on the above courses, please email Vital Edge with course name and date.

Don't forget to mention you're an AWSN member to be applicable for the discount!