A key part of AISA’s aim to make a safe and secure Australia is to build cyber security awareness in the broader community. We are committed to mentoring and knowledge sharing as important actions to lift the cybersecurity of the whole Australian ecosystem. Where possible, we try to do so with no fee for the recipients. In doing this, AISA is helping important sectors of our economy to become more cyberfit. By increasing the experience levels through practical mentoring of the workforce, we ensure lasting positive change for Australia.
NSW has been a leader in this space with the innovative NSW Cyber Business Exchange’s Mentor Program, a Cyber Hub (Investment NSW) initiative.
MENTORING PROGRAM
The NSW Cyber Business Exchange’s Mentor Program is a Cyber Hub (Investment NSW) initiative, led and delivered by the Australian Information Security Association (AISA). The program provides knowledge, guidance, and advice to ambitious individuals within the information and cyber security industry.
AISA’s dedicated Mentors will help Mentees connect with a new network, develop a new level of thinking, and share ideas, challenges, and experiences.
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MENTEE BENEFITS
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MENTOR BENEFITS
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Grow and learn from Cyber Security Professionals
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Give back to the cyber security industry
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Confidence development
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Leadership skills development
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Network building
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Satisfaction in helping others in the advancement of careers
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Being challenged
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Exposure to new and different perspectives
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Find out more about becoming a Mentee
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Find out more about becoming a Mentor
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Applications are now closed for 2024
Cohort 2 Mentor Program resources – 15 July – 30 November 2024
Induction Video
The mentoring program induction video should be viewed prior to the start of the program To view the video, please click here.
DIARY DATES
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27 June
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Mentoring Program Launch Breakfast |
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15 July
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Official Program Start
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29 August
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Check in
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10 October
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Check in
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30 November
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End of program and program evaluation
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
- The program is a formal relationship over a 5-month period with a minimum of 10 mentoring sessions
- Sessions are to be established by the Mentee and the Mentor during this time
- It is the Mentee’s responsibility to organise these meetings
- The sessions can be face to face, phone or virtual
- A confidentiality agreement is signed by both participants
RESOURCES AND TOOLS
The Goal Setting and Action Plan presentation will lead you through a guide to the first meeting between mentor and mentee along with the templates below: