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InfosecGirls is

A COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN PASSIONATE ABOUT INFORMATION SECURITY

Our Aim

Our main objective is to get educate and train middle school students, women and everyone curious about information security.

How we encourage women in infosec

By encouraging more women to actively participate in events like security conferences & community meet-ups.

How you can help

Spread the word about us on social media!(@infosecgirls,#infosecgirls)
Volunteer with us to conduct workshops for women in technology and colleges.
Get in touch with us if you want us to conduct events at your organisation.

Why InfosecGirls

Women remain significantly underrepresented in cybersecurity. InfosecGirls bridges this gap by building a supportive community that provides mentorship, skill development, and encouragement for women and students to pursue careers in information security.

Our Aim

To ignite curiosity about information security among women and students worldwide. We create opportunities through hands-on workshops, security conferences, community meetups, and mentorship programmes that make cybersecurity accessible to everyone.

How You Can Help

Spread the word on social media (@infosecgirls, #infosecgirls). Volunteer to conduct workshops and sessions at colleges and tech events. Mentor aspiring security professionals. Every contribution strengthens our community.

Our Vision

A world where women and underrepresented groups are equally represented in cybersecurity, leading innovation and shaping the future of digital security across every industry and geography.

Our Mission

To promote education, skill development, and awareness in information security by providing scholarships, conducting workshops, and fostering a global network of women and students passionate about cybersecurity.

Our Objectives

Host regular meetups and virtual sessions across the globe. Provide scholarships and learning resources. Build partnerships with industry leaders. Create mentorship pathways from students to professionals in cybersecurity.

About us

Here’s a little bit about the people behind infosecgirls.

Vandana is a President of InfosecGirls since March, 2017.

Vandana Verma

President InfosecGirls
Ashwini has been associated with cyber security for the past 5 years. An avid reader and a professional Kathak dancer, her experience in infosec revolves around technical writing, security assessments, stringent report reviews,and trainings. She believes, there is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling than being able to accomplish everything that a person’s field of interest demands from them. She says Stay curious and always give back to the community

Ashwini Varadkar

Mumbai Lead (Sept'19 onwards)
Shrutirupa has experience in working on blockchain technologies and conducting security reviews for Web and mobile applications, and Ethereum based Smart Contracts in my previous role as an Information Security Consultant and research intern. Currently I am independently researching on core Cryptography and Ethereum Based Smart Contracts alongside working as a Web Application Security Analyst.

Shrutirupa

Pune Lead (Mar'19 onwards)
Shreya is working on computers is no less then a passion! She is a developer who keeps application security my first priority. She is a linux enthusiast, love automation.

Shreya Pohekar
Namrata Brahmkshatriya is a cybercrime investigator and freelancing trainer in State Crime Record Bureau, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. She is pursuing cyber law and practicing it in the session’s court. She is the chapter lead of Null Ahmedabad. She is the face behind Women Techmakers Vadodara. She is more into psychology research and social engineering. She has presented on lock picking and social engineering

Namrata Brahmkshatriya
Apoorva was a founding member of infosecgirls. She was active with infosecgirls from January 2015 till March 2017.

Apoorva Giri
Shruthi was a founding member of infosecgirls. She was active with infosecgirls from January 2015 till March 2017.

Shruthi Kamath