Dr Fauzia Idrees Named Among 2025 Top 50 Women in Engineering by Women’s Engineering Society -

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Dr Fauzia Idrees, Programme Director of the MSc Cyber Security programme, has been recognized among the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2025 by the prestigious Women’s Engineering Society (WES)—a global platform that celebrates the achievements of women making significant contributions across engineering disciplines.

The recognition highlights Dr Idrees’ outstanding work in advancing cyber security education, promoting diversity in technology, and preparing the next generation of professionals to tackle evolving digital threats in an increasingly connected world.

Speaking about the philosophy behind the programme, Dr Idrees remarked, “Cyber security is not just about technology, it’s about people, trust, and protection—and that means it thrives on diversity of thought, background, and experience. Whether you’re interested in the technical aspects, policy, education, or the human and behavioural sides of security, there’s a place for you.”

Her vision underscores a holistic approach to cyber security that goes beyond coding and networks to include ethics, human behavior, governance, and trust—areas that are becoming central to modern digital protection strategies.

Under her leadership, the MSc Cyber Security programme has evolved into a multidisciplinary platform that combines technical excellence with real-world applicability. The curriculum emphasizes practical learning, research-driven insight, and industry alignment, equipping students with skills in digital forensics, threat intelligence, risk management, cyber law, and secure system design.

Dr Idrees’ inclusion in the WES Top 50 list not only celebrates her personal achievement but also signals the growing global recognition of the role educators play in shaping resilient digital ecosystems. Her work continues to inspire students—especially women—to pursue careers in engineering and cyber security, fields where gender representation has historically been limited.

Profile: Dr Fauzia Idrees

Dr Fauzia Idrees is an accomplished academic and cyber security specialist serving as the Programme Director of the MSc Cyber Security programme. With a strong background in information security, digital risk management, and cyber policy, she has been instrumental in developing an education model that blends technical depth with human-centered understanding of security.

She is a strong advocate for diversity in engineering and believes that inclusive perspectives are critical to building safer digital systems. Her teaching and research interests span cyber governance, behavioral aspects of security, digital ethics, and emerging threats in cyberspace.

Through her leadership, mentorship, and curriculum development, Dr Idrees has helped create pathways for students from varied backgrounds to enter and excel in the cyber security domain. Her recognition by the Women’s Engineering Society places her among an international community of women engineers driving change, innovation, and inclusivity across the engineering spectrum. – ER News Desk

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