What is mentoring?

Mentoring is defined by the Cambridge dictionary as the act or process of helping and giving advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school.

There are three types of mentoring:

• Group mentoring;
• Peer mentoring; and
• One on one mentoring

Each type brings different rewards and benefits.

How does mentoring support women in security and technology fields?

• Guide and make recommendations to assist with traditional or non-traditional training pathways
• Provide support and guidance when navigating through challenges and industry issues
• Provide insight into industry certifications
• Provide encouragement
• Work to develop a career plan and achievement of goals
• Mentor the mentee to be come a leader
• Recommend them for job promotions, salary increases and more responsibilities to guide them into positions of leadership
• There are many more ways in which mentors provide support to women in security and technology fields

Does mentoring contribute to increased success in your career?

• Research has shown, women who receive mentoring achieve a greater level of career success.
• Organizations who have active mentoring programs benefit from increased employee retention, and overall job satisfaction.