The CIRCLE of Women in Cybersecurity

4 missions:
Raise awareness, Promote, Educate, Enlighten

THE CEFCYS IN ACTION

CEFCYS aims at animating a community of women working or aspiring to contribute to the field of Cybersecurity by:

Valuing and enhancing women’s professional skills through working groups, mentoring programs, publication of newsletters and reports…
Organizing and/or participating in events and conferences in France and abroad.
Raising awareness among companies, educational partners, and recruiters about the importance of gender parity and thus increasing the presence and impact of women.
Contributing to raising awareness about cybersecurity among the public through transparent citizen action in order to protect and educate youngsters to a safer use of digital technology.

Our latest activities…

Publication of the book “I don’t wear a hoodie, yet I work in cybersecurity”: an original guide for high school students, parents, educators, women wishing to develop their professional project…
Several video conferences organized during the Covid19 lockdown for members and the general public.

JOIN US

Men and women are both welcome. CEFCYS is an association under the French law of 1901 and currently has 800 members and supporters. We are present in Paris, Toulouse, Rennes, Lille, Marseille and Lyon.

Join the CEFCYS community to share your skills, develop your network and raise awareness of our action in cybersecurity. Check our website for news and events.

Cefcys is proud to partner with organizations and coalitions who share Cefcys’s vision of advocating gender parity by hiring and promoting women in cybersecurity. We are happy to provide further information about our partnership program.

View the Cefcys website

September 1, 2026

Opening of applications.

October 30, 2026

Closing date for applications.

November 26, 2026

Jury deliberation.

December 8, 2026

Awards ceremony
during the #Cyberwomenday.

They sponsor us

Thanks to the sponsors and partners of CEFCYS for their generosity and their support for our event.

“Supporting the Women Cyber Global Awards means recognizing and championing the female talent shaping the future of cybersecurity. Our partnership with CEFCYS reflects our commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and excellence in this strategic field.”

« As a partner of the
World Women in Cybersecurity Awards, Covéa reaffirms its
commitment to
women’s careers in
cybersecurity and, more broadly, in digital professions. The
wealth of talent and perspectives
is essential to meeting the
challenges of tomorrow. »

« At Deloitte, we are forging a culture every day where diverse female perspectives are not only encouraged, but recognized as fundamental pillars of our success. In partnership with CEFCYS, we celebrate the strength and ingenuity of women at the Women in Cyber Global Awards. »

« Cybersecurity is, above all,
a human adventure. Supporting
CEFCYS means recognizing those who,
through their audacity and expertise,
inspire a new generation
of talent and redefine our
industry. »

« FDJ United continues its commitment alongside CEFCYS to encourage and promote gender diversity in the field of cybersecurity.
As last year, we are participating in the jury for the awards that recognize women contributing to the advancement of cybersecurity in its eight key areas.
We are convinced that diverse talent is essential for developing stronger, more engaged, and more creative cybersecurity teams.
Group Cybersecurity Director — FDJ United. »