Women4Cyber Finland presents: ”Empowering Women in Cybersecurity 2026”

✨ We're back for Round 4 of our W4CFI EWICS event dedicated to inspiring and empowering women in cybersecurity! ✨

This event will be held in English.
Event will be partially streamed:
https://www.youtube.com/@Women4CyberFinland/streams
(Please only select "Attending" on this Meetup event, if you are going to participate in person.)

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity 2026 is back — more community‑driven than ever. 💜

This year, our event is growing with new partners and organisations joining us. They’ll be sharing insights into their work, how you can get involved, and what kinds of opportunities they’re opening for future talent from internships to career pathways to volunteer roles.

We’re also expanding our hands on workshop selection, offering more practical sessions than ever before so you can build real skills, experiment with tools, and deepen your understanding of cybersecurity in action.

During the day, you’ll hear from leading experts on various interesting topics, all explained in a way that’s accessible, honest, and genuinely useful.

Whether you’re exploring cybersecurity for the first time, already working in the field, or simply passionate about shaping a safer digital future, this event is your space to learn, connect, and grow within an inclusive community that welcomes everyone. 🫶

Agenda
9:45-10:10 Doors open and registration to workshops (first come, first served)
10:10-10:15 Opening Words by W4CFI
10:15-10:45 Emilia Hjelm - “Red Riding Hood in a Cyber Forest” - Security Management Consultant, Reversec
10:45-11:15 Suvi Lampila - “Quantum-Safe Internet” - SSH Fellow, SSH Communications Security
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Workshops
12:00-13:00 Lunch, CV Clinic
13:15-14:15 Workshops
14:15-14:30 Break
14:30-15:00 Susanna Haavisto - “The Old Dog Who learned New Tricks: Career Change, Human Risk and AI” - Customer Education Manager, Hoxhunt
15:00-15:15 Role Model of the Year Award
15:15-15:30 The event ends

Schedule changes are possible.

Workshops

Note that the registrations to the workshops happen when doors open!
Spaces are limited.

Burp Suite Basics: Hands-on Web Hacking 💻👩‍💻💾
11.30-12.30 (3rd floor, room 3481)
By Aarni Roininen (Silverskin)

Learn the basics of Burp Suite, the industry-standard tool for penetration testing web applications. The workshop focuses on building core Burp Suite skills in intercepting and manipulating web requests, fuzzing inputs, and extending its capabilities. These skills are practiced through hands-on exercises, providing a practical first step into web application hacking. No prior experience is required.

Requirements:
Laptop, internet connection (available at the venue), Burp Suite Community Edition installed

My Cyber Project -workshop / My Cyber Portfolio 📄💡✍️
11.30-12.30 (2nd floor, room 2440)
By NetNordic

The purpose of the workshop is to help participants, regardless of their prior experience, create their own cybersecurity project that they can showcase in a portfolio. Such projects can be valuable when applying for jobs or pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

A key message of the workshop is that everyone can find their own area of interest within cybersecurity, whether that is a technical, creative, or analytical topic. The goal is to encourage participants to explore aspects of cybersecurity that they find genuinely engaging and motivating.
During the workshop, participants will also have the opportunity to complete their own “My Cyber Project” worksheet, which they can take with them as a starting point for developing their idea further.

Face your Fears and become a better Professional ✨🙋🏻‍♀️🤝
13.15-14.15 (3rd floor, room 3481)
By Lola Lerche & Roosa Lampinen (Accenture)

In consulting or in cyber, you may be tasked with working with or even presenting something you've never heard of before. Instead of panicking, you need to be able to perform.

In this workshop, we help you do just that - we go over what kind of situations you may be faced with, tips on how to approach a situation like this and finally, you get to put what you learned to the test. Our aim is for you to leave with a little bit more confidence in your ability to handle the unknown.

How to track your software Supply Chain? 💻👩‍💻💾
13.15-14.15 (2nd floor, room 2440)
By Ayush Gupta (Wapice)

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the concept of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), why it has become an essential part of modern cybersecurity practices, and how it helps improve visibility into software components and associated risks.

Participants will gain hands-on experience generating SBOMs for real applications identify vulnerable components, understand security findings, and take the first steps toward improving software supply chain resilience.

The workshop is designed for everyone, with little or no prior experience in application security or software composition analysis. Their is also an advanced section of the workshop where you can learn how the SBOM is integrated with the CI/CD Pipelines.

Requirements:
Laptop preferably with Linux/Linux VM or WSL or Mac, internet connection (available at the venue), Docker installed and its basic knowledge.

Explore Your Career in Cybersecurity ✨🙋🏻‍♀️🤝
13.15-14.15 (3rd floor, room 3473)
By Susanne Strom, Janika Kajander, Emilia Nuppumäki (Elisa)

There is no single path into cybersecurity. Join us for an interactive session designed to help you reflect on your career interests, recognise the strengths and skills you already have, and explore the many possibilities within cybersecurity. You’ll gain practical perspectives, connect with others, and leave with ideas for your own next steps.

Target audience: Anyone looking to plan their career more strategically.

CV Clinic 📄💡✍️
12.00-13.00 (3rd floor, room 3477)

Chosen experts will share industry insights, practical tips, and personalized feedback to ensure your CV highlights your strengths and maximizes your chances of landing your dream job. You'll have a 10-min slot with the expert, so prepare what you want to talk and focus on!

Companies participating in the CV clinic:
NetNordic
DNV Cyber
Accenture
Tosi
Vaisala

Photos and social media
Please note that pictures from the event will be shared in our social media channels, in this event the opt-out is not possible.

In your posts remember to tag #EWICS26 and #W4CFI.

Warmly welcome! 💜