Code Secure. Lead the Future: Women in Cybersecurity Workshop

We code securely, for the future of Aotearoa.

Friday, 3 October 2025
Xero Office (Level 2)
Back to Events
Code Secure. Lead the Future: Women in Cybersecurity Workshop

About This Event

🎉 Free t-shirts, coding challenges, and a community of women in tech — all in one workshop!

Join Xero, Secure Code Warrior, and She Sharp for a hands-on workshop built just for you. This is your space to learn, connect, and grow alongside an empowering community of women in tech. 💖

What’s waiting for you:

• Every participant gets a free t-shirt on the day.

• Take part in Secure Code Warrior’s gamified secure coding workshop designed to foster interest and engagement in secure coding practices.

• Tackle real-world vulnerable code challenges — identify the problem, find the insecure code, and fix the vulnerability.

• Choose from a range of programming languages (Java Spring, Python, JavaScript, Ruby), or start with a beginner-friendly pseudocode option to build core concepts you can apply anywhere.

• Hear lightning talks from four inspiring women leaders who’ll share their journeys and highlight real pathways into cybersecurity.

• Collaborate and connect with like-minded women and female-identifying participants, building confidence and breaking barriers together.

• Watch the leaderboard climb and see who will be crowned the ‘Secure Code Warrior’ — with prizes for the top coders! 🏆

💡 What you need to know:

• Bring your laptop and charger to take part in the coding challenges.

• An intro video will be sent to you before the event so you can get familiar with the platform.

• You’ll also receive a reminder email 2 days and 1 day before the event to make sure you’re all set to join.

Whether you’re just curious or ready to level up, this workshop is for YOU. ✨

Get Ready for the Workshop

Get a quick look at how the Secure Code Warrior platform works and what to expect during the workshop.:https://secure-code-warrior.wistia.com/medias/iuwtu89k00
Hear directly why secure coding training is relevant for developers and teams.:https://secure-code-warrior.wistia.com/medias/ln443qckgl
See how Zip used Secure Code Warrior Tournaments to boost security awareness and drive cultural change.:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC9j-sjxK84

Session Highlights

  • Every participant gets a free t-shirt on the day.
  • Tackle real-world vulnerable code challenges — identify the problem, find the insecure code, and fix the vulnerability.
  • Choose from a range of programming languages (like Java Spring, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby). For those just starting out, there’s also a beginner-friendly pseudocode option to help you learn as you go.
  • Hear lightning talks from four inspiring women leaders who’ll share their journeys, spark ideas, and highlight real pathways into cybersecurity.
  • Collaborate and connect with like-minded women and female-identifying participants, building confidence and breaking barriers together.

This event has ended

62 attended

Time & location

Friday, 3 October 2025
9:30am - 2pm NZDT

Xero Office (Level 2)

96 Saint Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

Meet our speakers

Fatemah Beydoun, Chief Customer Officer, Secure Code Warrior

Fatemah Beydoun

Chief Customer Officer, Secure Code Warrior

Suzy Clark, Executive GM of Security, Xero

Suzy Clark

Executive GM of Security, Xero

Mehika Manocha, Lead Software Engineer, Xero

Mehika Manocha

Lead Software Engineer, Xero

Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh), Founder and Chair - She Sharp

Mahsa McCauley (Mohaghegh)

Founder and Chair - She Sharp

Event Sponsors

Powered by our partners

Xero
Secure Code Warrior

Thanks for the support

Corporate Partnerships

Partner with Purpose

Join leading organisations in empowering women in STEM. Connect with our team to learn how your sponsorship can create meaningful, lasting impact.

3,000+ community members reached
94+ events since 2014
50+ corporate sponsors

Bridge the gender gap in STEM with us

Donate to She Sharp

Help us empower more young women to pursue careers in STEM through events and networking opportunities.

Come to an event

Meet new people, network with companies, engage in workshops and learn more about working in STEM!

Code Secure. Lead the Future: Women in Cybersecurity Workshop | She Sharp