In this episode of Cyber Voices, David Willett chats with former participants of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) and Retrospect Labs Incident Response Competition. The panelists, including competition winners and runners-up, share their transformative experiences in this hands-on, teamwork-based event. The competition, which simulates real-world cybersecurity incidents, highlights the importance of both technical and non-technical skills. Participants discuss how this immersive experience has propelled their careers in cybersecurity and fostered personal growth, while offering networking opportunities. The episode captures the competition's potential to redefine career paths and nurture talent in Australia’s cybersecurity landscape.

Register for this years competition here: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-awsn-incident-response-competition  

Get more detailed information here: https://www.retrospectlabs.com/events/awsn-2025-incident-response-competition  

Or, Chek out the AWSN Events Page: https://www.awsn.org.au/initiatives/incident-response-competition/