Empowering women worldwide to represent 50% of the cybersecurity workforce by 2050
The Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) is proud to announce its role as a presenting partner in the Global 50x50 Initiative, a collaborative movement led by The Center for Cyber Safety & Education to achieve equal gender representation in cybersecurity by 2050. Uniting industry leaders and changemakers from around the world, the initiative aims to unlock opportunities and transform the future of cyber talent.
Through this partnership, AWSN joins forces with The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, ISC2, and other global champions to tackle the persistent gender gap in cybersecurity. The Global 50x50 Initiative advances research, awareness, mentorship, and access to education, with the goal of building a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive cyber workforce.
“We are honored to collaborate on the Global 50x50 Initiative and drive actionable change for women in cyber,” said Jacqui Loustau, Founder & CEO at AWSN.
“Achieving a truly secure digital future means empowering everyone to help build it. The Global 50x50 Initiative is more than a commitment—it’s a collective promise to open doors, foster innovation, and create lasting impact by ensuring women everywhere can lead and thrive in cybersecurity,” said Dwan Jones, Director of Inclusive Strategies & Engagement at The Center.
Organizations and individuals everywhere are invited to be part of this movement and help shape the future of cybersecurity. Visit 50x50.org to make your pledge—partner with us, connect your community, donate to support our mission, or sponsor the initiative to drive meaningful, lasting change. Every pledge brings us closer to a cyber workforce built on inclusion and resilience. Join us today and be a catalyst for progress.
The Global 50x50 Initiative is an international movement created by The Center for Cyber Safety & Education in partnership with ISC2 and global organizations to achieve gender parity in the cybersecurity workforce by 2050. The initiative is built on the pillars of knowledge building, capacity building and sustaining momentum—supporting women in cyber at every stage, in every region to ensure a more resilient and sustainable cybersecurity profession.
Learn more:
50x50.org