She Sharp, SecureCodeWarrior, Xero: Code Secure. Lead the Future: Women in Cybersecurity Workshop

Join Xero, Secure Code Warrior, and She Sharp for a hands-on workshop built just for you. This is your space to learn, connect, and grow alongside an empowering community of women in tech. 💖

👩‍💻 What’s waiting for you:

• Be part of Secure Code Warrior’s gamification approach to secure coding! Challenge yourself in an exciting coding workshop designed to foster interest and engagement in secure coding practices.

• Tackle real-world vulnerable code challenges — identify the problem, find the insecure code, and fix the vulnerability.

• Choose from a range of programming languages (like Java Spring, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby). For those just starting out, there’s also a beginner-friendly pseudocode option to help you build core concepts you can apply anywhere.

• Hear lightning talks from four inspiring women leaders who’ll share their journeys, spark ideas, and highlight real pathways into cybersecurity.

• Collaborate and connect with like-minded women and female-identifying participants, building confidence and breaking barriers together.

• Watch as participants climb the leaderboard and see who will be crowned the ‘Secure Code Warrior’ — with prizes for the top coders! 🏆

This workshop is designed for women and female-identifying participants who want to explore, grow, and connect in the world of secure coding and cybersecurity. It’s perfect for those who are:

• Exploring or building careers in security or development

• Looking to deepen their coding skills and gain industry insights

• Excited to collaborate and learn alongside peers in the industry

• Keen to learn directly from industry leaders in cybersecurity

Whether you’re just curious or ready to level up, this workshop is for YOU. ✨

Here is the agenda for the day: