Red Education Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships 2024
Red Education is launching a new training scholarship program aiming to bring more women into the cybersecurity sector
The Red Education Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships 2024 will offer four scholarships - two at RLP US$5000 each for Palo Alto Networks: EDU-210, two at RLP US$3250 each for Check Point Certified Security Administrator), open to females studying or in the early stages of their careers in IT.
The scholarships will be global in scope and for one of each of the following entry level programs:
2 x Palo Alto Networks: EDU-210 Firewall Essentials – Configuration and Management – 5 days –RLP US$5000 + PCNSA Certification Exam Voucher RLP US$155
2 x Check Point Technologies: Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) – 3 days – RLP US $3250 + CCSA Certification Exam Voucher RLP US$250
This scholarship will be offered as part of Red Education’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, and in response to International Women’s Day. Candidates will be asked to provide a summary of tertiary education and career details and also write 200 words about why they would be a deserving recipient of this scholarship. NB students can do PCNSA Certification after completing EDU 210 Course and also CCSA certification after completing CCSA training
Applications for the scholarships will be open from 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024. Read our complete terms & conditions
WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY SCHOLARSHIP
RED COURSES
Palo Alto Networks
EDU-210 Firewall Essentials – Configuration and Management
Participants must have a basic familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, and IP addressing. Students also should be familiar with basic security concepts.
This important course covers all the fundamentals to understand the Next-Generation FireWall from the ground up. Even experienced firewall engineers take a lot out of this course as it includes, besides the architecture and management essentials, topics like Application Identification, Content ID (IPS, Anti-Virus/-Spyware, URL Filtering, File Blocking), SSL Decryption and User Identification which are all features usually not supported by legacy firewalls.
Check Point Technologies
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
This is open to anyone with a basic understanding of networking concepts and the desire to learn more about cybersecurity.
The Check Point CCSA certification training allows students to acquire essential knowledge in the key areas of firewall technologies, VPNs, malware protection, security monitoring and management, network architecture and design, encryption techniques, and more. In addition to gaining valuable job-ready talents, completing the course also serves as a badge of recognition, proving to employers and colleagues that you have the ability to design, implement, and manage an effective cybersecurity solution.