Women in Cyber

She also serves as the faculty advisor for the university’s WiCyS Lancashire Student Chapter, which has grown to over 70 active members under her guidance. Amber leads efforts to engage students, promote professional growth, and build a vibrant cyber community on campus.

Beyond the university, Amber is the Early Careers Head for WiCyS UK&I affiliate, where she champions opportunities for emerging talent across the sector. Her work bridges academic and industry spaces, helping students build confidence, networks, and meaningful career pathways in cyber.

As Chapter President, Abbi is responsible for organising meetings, planning events, and staying connected with members. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive and explore opportunities in cybersecurity.

As Vice President, Hannah plays a key role in supporting the chapter’s leadership, coordinating initiatives, and engaging members in collaborative opportunities. She is passionate about empowering students to grow their skills, build confidence, and connect with the wider cybersecurity community.

She dedicates her time to engaging with fellow students and chapter members, coordinating meetings and workshops, and helping them connect with professionals in the cybersecurity field. Charlotte is passionate about making cybersecurity more approachable and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the chapter.

She applies her strong maths skills to manage the financial aspects of the chapter, ensuring smooth planning and delivery of events and initiatives. Zainub is passionate about supporting women in cybersecurity and is committed to helping break down barriers in this space.

In Katrina's role, she organises events and workshops focused on building essential skills such as CV writing and public speaking.

Katrina joined WiCyS to gain experience, expand her knowledge, and be part of a supportive community for women in cybersecurity. Through her role, she aims to lead impactful events, raise awareness, and help grow the chapter’s reach and influence.

Her role is to support students pursuing careers in cybersecurity by working with the employability lead to provide mentoring and share job opportunities through social media. Her goal is to help students build confidence, understand role-specific skills, and improve their CVs.

Her role is to encourage more undergraduate students to continue their studies, assisting with any further help or mentoring that may be needed. Also assisting with any postgraduate employability and finding opportunities after their studies.

Her goal is to help students build confidence and gain the skills they need to succeed in the cybersecurity industry. She is passionate about supporting others with career development, including cv advice and sharing relevant job opportunities.

She uses her design skills and interest in technology, like drones, to create engaging content. Her aim is to boost the chapter’s presence and highlight women’s crucial roles in cybersecurity, inspiring future female tech leaders.