Australia's Cybersecurity Mentoring Program

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

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

🇦🇺 Pilot Program · 2026 · Free to Join

Looking for guidance on your cyber career? Join the waitlist to get matched with a mentor.

Free to join. No commitment until applications open.

✓ You're on the list! We'll reach out when applications open for the pilot cohort.

Working in cybersecurity and want to give back? Register your interest to become a mentor.

We'll be in touch with more details before the pilot begins.

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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, share your goals, and get matched with mentors suited to where you're at.
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
Move Forward
Work toward your first cyber role, a new specialisation, or the confidence to take the next step.
What to expect

Guidance from every angle.

You'll be matched with mentors who bring both big-picture industry perspective and practical, ground-level experience to your goals.

Big-Picture Guidance
See the Landscape
Perspective from experienced industry professionals
  • 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
Practical Next Steps
Take Action
Guidance grounded in today's hiring reality
  • Practical advice on CVs, applications and interviews
  • Knows today's Australian hiring landscape intimately
  • Helps you action your goals week by week
  • Real feedback at every step
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
Anyone building a career in cyber
  • Studying cybersecurity, IT or a related field
  • Job seekers working toward 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
  • Open to all experience levels and specialties
Pilot Cohort · Australia · 2026

Not sure yet? That's fine.

Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment applications open. No pressure, no spam, no commitment.

Free to join. No commitment required.

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