Australia's Cybersecurity Mentoring Program

Your career in cyber.
Guided by people
who've done it.

CySec Mentor connects aspiring cybersecurity professionals with two experienced mentors — one strategic, one tactical — for six months of structured, human-to-human career guidance.

🇦🇺 Pilot Program · 2026 · Free to Join

Free to join. No commitment until applications open.

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2
Mentors per mentee
6
Month program
4
Check-in surveys
Free
Pilot cohort
How it works

Simple. Structured. Effective.

No endless self-study. No guessing. Just direct guidance from people already inside the industry.

01
Apply & Get Matched
Complete your profile, browse mentor preferences, and get matched with one strategic and one tactical mentor.
02
Kick Off Together
Meet your mentors, set clear goals, and establish how you'll work together over the six months ahead.
03
Make Progress
Monthly sessions, CV reviews, interview prep, cert guidance and accountability — with real check-ins along the way.
04
Break In
Land your first cyber role, pivot into a new specialisation, or build the confidence to take the next step.
The dual-mentor model

Two mentors. One clear path.

Most mentoring programs give you one mentor. We give you two — because the view from the top is different from the view at the front door.

Strategic Mentor
The Big Picture
Senior / Highly Experienced Professional
  • Sees the full Australian cyber landscape
  • Guides you on specialisations and long-term career paths
  • Shares hard-won industry insights and connections
  • Helps you think beyond your first job
Tactical Mentor
Your Very Next Steps
Early-to-Mid Career Professional
  • Recently navigated entry into the industry themselves
  • Practical advice on CVs, applications and interviews
  • Knows today's Australian hiring landscape intimately
  • Helps you action your goals week by week
Who's this for?

Built for two types of people.

Whether you're breaking into cyber or giving back to it — there's a place for you.

Mentees
Students & recent graduates
  • Studying cybersecurity, IT or a related field
  • Recent graduates seeking their first cyber role
  • Career changers wanting to break into the industry
  • Based anywhere in Australia
Mentors
Cybersecurity professionals
  • 2+ years of cybersecurity industry experience
  • Passionate about developing the next generation
  • Can commit ~1–2 hours per mentee per month
  • Both strategic and tactical mentor roles available
Pilot Cohort · Australia · 2026

Spots are limited.

The pilot cohort is small by design. Join the waitlist now to be first in line when applications open.

Free to join. No commitment required.

✓ You're on the list! We'll be in touch when applications open.