OUR VISION
For EVERY WOMAN to have the KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, and SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY in cybersecurity.
We imagine a world where the cybersecurity industry has equitable representation and a high degree of women at every level of the profession including top leadership and authority—where women aren’t a token, but rather a leading force in driving cybersecurity culture and innovation.
Hacker in Heels seeks to disrupt the cybersecurity industry and craft a path for women to rise to top positions, claim six-figure salaries, and create a working culture that supports the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
Our approach to education, community, and career development is designed to help women navigate landmines, inequities, and challenges that exist in the industry today in hopes that they will lay a smoother path behind them.
We believe that women deserve more access to higher paying careers. Because of their innate skills and lived experiences, women are exceptional cybersecurity professionals. We intend to see that they’re compensated for their abilities in innovation, risk management, and leadership.
When women have access to higher paying and in-demand jobs, they’re able to have more control of their lives, serve their communities, and pave the way for those who come after.
While upheaving and fundamentally shifting older industries to abandon patriarchy and toxic environments is a worthy effort, it’s hard. Hacker in Heels is committed to revolutionizing the cybersecurity industry and building up an environment where women are in positions of power earlier on. Our society becomes more secure and equitable when cybersecurity teams and solutions are built by more diverse professionals with varied skills, competencies, and experiences.
HACKER IN HEELS IS FOR
the AMBITIOUS AF WOMAN who wants MORE from her CAREER + LIFE
VALUE 1
Truth-telling
We’re here to tell you the truth about navigating your career. The cybersecurity industry is full of landmines and we want to help you avoid stepping on as many as possible.
VALUE 2
Autonomy
We want to see more women make 6-figure salaries so that they’re not beholden to anyone or anything. When women make good money, they can make decisions from a place of power instead of desperation.
VALUE 3
Courageous
Building a career in cybersecurity will surely come with challenges, but we’re committed to walking boldly and courageously. We do it scared.
VALUE 4
Unapologetic
Women should not have to downplay their talent or ambition. We will create a space that celebrates those characteristics and gives them full permission to show up authentically without making themselves more palatable for others.
VALUE 5
Accountability
We're committed to making a tangible impact for women in the cybersecurity industry. We track data from the beginning so that we can show what we’ve done, how we’ve made a difference, and what we need to improve on.
VALUE 6
Growth Mindset
We are committed to growth, which requires us to consistently show up and be open to learning.
