The WiCyS annual in-person and virtual conferences are the premier events dedicated to recruiting, retaining and advancing women in cybersecurity. Each year, professionals and students—women and allies alike— unite to enhance their skills, build valuable connections and pursue career advancement opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of the cybersecurity workforce. Enhance the learning experience […]
The WiCyS annual in-person and virtual conferences are the premier events dedicated to recruiting, retaining and advancing women in cybersecurity. Each year, professionals and students—women and allies alike— unite to enhance their skills, build valuable connections and pursue career advancement opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of the cybersecurity workforce. Expand your network and […]
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trailblaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q&A. Affiliate meetings are held on the first Tuesday at 7:00 pm […]
Join DeVry University, Cloud Range, and WiCyS for "Anatomy of an Attack," a thrilling two-hour event that immerses you in the world of cybersecurity. Witness a live cyber-attack unfold, with interactive moments to keep you engaged. Explore a secure shell (SSH) brute-force attack that leads to website defacement and server access and observe real-time cutting-edge threat […]
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trail blaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q & A. International Affiliate meetings are held the first Wednesday […]
Women in cybersecurity often encounter numerous challenges throughout their careers, including underrepresentation, limited career advancement opportunities and insufficient recognition of their achievements. This webinar will delve into the current state of gender biases in the cybersecurity field, exploring the underlying causes and discussing actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive environment for women. Join us […]
WiCyS Student Chapter Leaders-Only Meeting: WiCyS Student Chapters are developed and launched at a rapid rate around the world and help showcase the collective strength of the Women in the CyberSecurity community. Each month, these outstanding women student leaders and their faculty advisors connect to share updates on WiCyS global, best student chapter practices, upcoming […]
Join WiCyS at the 2024 AISES National Conference to connect with WiCyS members and meet our Program Director, Mary Jane Partain. The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) […]
Join WiCyS Founder and Program Chair Dr. Ambareen Siraj for an exclusive webinar on the WiCyS 2025 Call for Presenters. Discover HOW and WHY to submit a proposal for the highly anticipated 2025 in-person and virtual WiCyS conferences. In this webinar, Dr. Siraj outlines the benefits of contributing to the WiCyS 2025 conference and guides […]
Join WiCyS at the 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration to connect with WiCyS members and meet our Executive Director Lynn Dohm and Deputy Director Michele Tomasic. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. Grace Hopper Celebration is the world’s largest tech conference for women and nonbinary […]
Join WiCyS at ISC2 Security Congress 2024 to connect with WiCyS members and meet our leadership team, Executive Director Lynn Dohm, Deptury Director Michele Tomasic, and Program Director Mary Jane Partain. Join thousands of cybersecurity experts from across the globe as we lead the charge against emerging threats and protect what matters most in today's […]
The WiCyS UNLV Student Chapter will have the opportunity to join SentinelOne OneCon during the annual conference. WiCyS Executive Director, Lynn Dohm will also be in attendance and joining the students at the Women in Cybersecurity lunch on Wednesday, October 16th. As AI changes the way the world works, how we think about security must […]
Join Dr. Ruby Booth from Sandia National Laboratories as they discuss the importance of federal decision-makers must make deterministic choices about future planning resource prioritization, mitigation implementation, and the creation of policy, regulations, and laws. They seek to ensure that our critical infrastructure – from food and water to electricity and internet to our democratic […]
In celebration of International Day of the Girl on October 11 and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are delighted to host 'Women Leading in Cybersecurity: Policy, Trends, and Organizational Protection,' an empowering conversation featuring influential women in the field of cybersecurity. Join us for this insightful conversation with Katheryn Rosen, Global Head of Regional Information Security and Supervisory Engagement, […]
Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O’Neil We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives—where we go to school, whether we can get a job or a loan, how much we pay for health insurance—are being made not by humans, […]
Join WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm for her presentation at Western Governors University (WGU) Information Security for her Cybersecurity Leadership: Mobilize, not Paralyze presentation. The parallels between cybersecurity and inclusion […]
Don't miss Lynn Dohm's keynote at Champlain College's second annual Women in Cyber Summit. This event is designed for a diverse audience, from high school students to seasoned professionals. Let’s come together, share knowledge, and forge meaningful connections. If you want to learn more about cybersecurity, pursue a degree, enter the field, or connect with […]
Amazon Security will be hosting a multi-city Capture the Flag (CTF) competition for members of WiCyS in New York City, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA, over two days! WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm will kick off the event in person at the New York City location! The challenge categories may include web, networking, crypto, stego, […]
This cyber speaker series event will focus on how strategic vendor management is essential for maintaining robust security postures. It will explore the challenges of managing third-party vendors, including the […]
Join our Houston Affiliate at OT Cybersecurity in Houston to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more The alarming rise in OT cyber-attacks on America’s critical infrastructure has highlighted the urgent need to prioritize investment in defending against OT-specific cyber threats. Oil and […]
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by SentinelOne designed for women looking to break into Digital Forensics and Incident Response ("DFIR"). Learn about various career pathways, key technical and […]
Join WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm as a Featured Speaker at Cyber Security Summit 2024. She will present her "Keeping an Eye on the "I" in the Inclusion". Imagine a cybersecurity workforce where inclusive cultures increase the power of diversity of thought. One where the "D" in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) truly stands for […]
Join WiCyS Strategic Partner SentinelOne ThreatOps Virtual Training sessions. Are you interested in taking on the Challenge? You'll join fellow cybersecurity peers for SentinelOne's ThreatOps Challenge, which will incorporate both known and advanced persistent threat attack vectors and methodology. Help neutralize the threats. Be a Threat Hunter! You'll Investigate and complete scenarios with varying levels […]
We are thrilled to share that WiCyS and RSA have joined forces to offer an incredible opportunity to one of our student members. One lucky RSA Conference Security Scholar program recipient will be granted a complete pass to attend the annual RSA conference in San Francisco, California, from April 27 - May 1, 2025. Furthermore, […]
Don't miss the 7th annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference (#DIRC24), taking place online on Oct 30. Join a stellar roster of presenters who will share practical advice and real-world case studies showing the importance of research to strengthen DEI while avoiding backlash. Don't miss WiCyS Program Director Mary Jane Partain presenting with Paolo Gaudiano […]
What to do when the AI or ML system is acting funky? How does one know when there is a problem? How can one differentiate between a design defect, data poisoning, or an adversary attack? Who can help? Contact the AISIRT! In this session, the CERT expert Lauren McIlvenny, Technical Director, Threat Analysis from Carnegie […]