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Women in Security documentary finds kindred spirit to direct
Documentary will demonstrate how women have played an outsized role in the industry by spotlighting the careers of several female security professionals. “It’s a man’s world out there. You better know your stuff before you step your foot out.” Yvette Freeman...
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2025 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference
DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is now accepting sponsorships for its 2025 Conference, taking place in person from April 2–5 in Dallas, TX, and virtually on April 9–10. As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, developing a...
Cybersecurity needs women — and it needs to treat them better
Well into the 21st century, women still make up only 25% of the cybersecurityworkforce — a mind-boggling issue that security leaders, cyber pros, and theindustry at large must work to address. The participation of women in cybersecurity is vital, a non-negotiable...
WiCyS Conference Named one of the “Top Cybersecurity Conferences in 2025”
All around the world, security leaders gather to network and share findings from their respective organizations. Security magazine highlights a few upcoming cybersecurity conferences in 2025. WiCyS 2025 Dallas, Texas April 2 — 5, 2025 The Women in Cybersecurity...
Cyber Workforce and Education Ecosystem Toolkit: Connecting People Who Connect Communities
On July 31, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration launched the inaugural National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), Unleashing America’s Cyber Talent. Mobilizing America's cyber talent and creating sustainable ecosystems is critical to fostering the...
SDVoyager Magazine Features Conversations with Lynn Dohm
Hi Lynn, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers? My journey into STEM, particularly cybersecurity, began with an NSF-funded grant at the...
WiCyS 2025 Conference Announces Scholarships for Students, Educators, and Professionals
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is excited to announce scholarship opportunities for students, educators, and professionals to attend the WiCyS 2025 Annual Conference, which will take place from April 2 to 5, 2025, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center...
Meet Lynn Dohm, Keynote Speaker for the Women in Cyber Summit
By: Cierra Rossi This year’s keynote speaker for Champlain College’s Women in Cyber Summit is none other than Lynn Dohm, the executive director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Dohm has been the executive director of WiCyS since 2019, where she helps pioneer the...
From data to action: how inclusion drives success in cybersecurity
By: Lynn Dohm In the 2023 State of Inclusion Benchmark Report in Cybersecurity, learn how inclusion impacts women in the field and the actionable insights needed to foster true diversity and inclusion. As Executive Director of WiCyS, I have witnessed firsthand the...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces Call for Presenters for 2025 Conference
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) announced that Call for Presenters (CFP) for the WiCyS 2025 Conference is now open. WiCyS is seeking participants to share their cybersecurity expertise and inspire women in the field. DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in...
BLOGS
WiCyS Stories: Betta Lyon-Delsordo’s Journey from Self-Taught Coder to Cybersecurity Professional
"My first WiCyS Conference was a turning point in my career. It showed me that I didn’t need decades of experience to share valuable insights. The connections I made, the skills I gained and the confidence I found there transformed how I approach my career. Today, I’m...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Sweet Talk and Empty Wallet: Romance Fueled Investment Scams
A Story to Remember: Lisa’s Experience Lisa, a friendly and successful management professional, had a full life with a busy job. But as her work became overwhelming, she felt increasingly isolated and took to social media to connect with new people. That’s when she...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Smart Home Devices: Lock Them Down Before Cyber Criminals Do
A Digital Nightmare: Cyber Criminals Inside Your Home Sarah and her family were thrilled with their new smart home devices, enjoying the ease of controlling lights and locks with just a few taps or voice commands. However, their excitement turned to alarm one night...
DEI, MEI — Is This Alphabet Soup Helping to Break the Glass Ceiling?
By: Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at WiCyS In 2020, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives became far more common in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing civil unrest. Just four years later, many organizations are rolling back their...
Wonder Woman’s next adventure: WiCyS x Amazon Security CTF 2024
By: CyberSecJess The WiCyS x Amazon On-Site CTF was a multi-city, two-day challenge held on November 14th and 15th across Arlington, VA; New York, NY; and Seattle, WA. Participants individually tackled a range of challenge categories — Jeopardy style — such as web...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Unveiling the Shadows: How Cyber Criminals Steal Your Passwords
A Digital Nightmare: Lisa's Unwanted Exposure Lisa, a graphic designer with a knack for creativity, lived much of her life online. She managed her banking, shopping, and social interactions through various apps and websites. One day, she noticed some strange...
The Limits of Privacy: Reconciling Data Protection with National Security and Public Safety in the Age of AI
BY: Motunrayo Adebayo The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly in surveillance, law enforcement, and intelligence-gathering, has raised significant concerns about the balance between national security and individual privacy....
JPMorganChase Leadership Spotlight: Inclusive Insights from one of our Partners
Featured in this article is Dawn David-Swan, one of our change-making partners at JPMorganChase. Dawn is a Vice President and Risk Assurance Investigations Cyber Lead in the New York office, with over five years at the firm. She co-leads the CTC DEI Retention &...
Smriti Bhatt’s Cybersecurity Journey: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship
"In my journey, WiCyS has been more than an organization—it's been my anchor and my launchpad. It's shown me that in cybersecurity, representation matters deeply. When I first attended a WiCyS conference in 2018, I saw women who looked like me, excelling and leading...
Top 7 Strategies to Achieve Your Secure by Design Goals
By: Kelly Onu In April 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a comprehensive white paper on the principles of "Secure by Design," focusing on embedding security into the product lifecycle from the ground up. This paper primarily...
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PODCASTS
Women in Cybersecurity: A Global Cyber Sisterhood Ft. Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS
In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity), discussing the organization's mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in the cybersecurity field. Lynn shares her journey into cybersecurity, the...
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Overcoming Challenges and Building Diversity with Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm, executive director of Women in Cybersecurity, shares her journey and highlights the workforce shortage in the field. She discusses the importance of diversity and mentorship, noting that those with mentors are more likely to advance. Challenges such as...
Rosalie Olmsted Featured on Distilled Security Podcast
Rosalie Olmstead was interviewed by the Distilled Security Podcast while attending the Three Rivers Information Security Symposium (TRISS) in Pittsburgh. Rosalie talked about the benefits of being a WiCyS member and ongoing initiatives.
The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now w/ Lynn Dohm
In E1 of this new and oh-so-timely series, I sit down with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), as she shares her wisdom and unique insights on how empowering women in cybersecurity will strengthen the cyber workforce and help organizations...
2024 Cyber Talent Study by N2K and WiCyS
Maria Varmazis, N2K host of T-Minus Space Daily, talks with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and N2K's Simone Petrella, Dr. Heather Monthie, and Jeff Welgan about the 2024 Cyber Talent Study. N2K and WiCyS have come together under a common mission to attract,...
Cisonomics Podcast: Cyber diversity in ’24 (Larry Whiteside Jr & Lynn Dohm – 10 years in!)
Larry Whiteside Jr and Lynn Dohm are trailblazers in improving diversity in cyber, Larry as a CISO, thought leader and founder of non-profit Cyversity, and Lynn as an award-winning leader and Exec Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Here they look back at...
Do We Belong Here Podcast – Andrea Frost’s Journey from Ski Slopes to Cyber Expertise
Join us as we dive into Andrea Frost’s inspiring journey from the ski slopes to becoming a cybersecurity expert. In this video, Andrea shares her unique path, the challenges she overcame, and her insights into the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Discover how her...
N2K CyberWire Daily: Alleged leaked files expose a dirty secret
An alleged leak of Google’s search algorithm contradicts the company’s public statements. German researchers discover a critical vulnerability in a TP-Link router. Breachforums is back…maybe. The Seattle Public Library suffers a ransomware attack. A Georgia man gets...
Cyber Crime Junkies Podcast with Lynn Dohm: How To Measure Inclusion and Equality. Overcoming Bias in Cyber
How Equality Is Addressed in Cyber Security Field. We talk head-on about how equality is addressed in cyber security field. We address:, inequality in cyber security, ways to stop bias in cyber security, and the glass ceiling in cyber security. Lynn Dohm, head of...
Boosting Diversity in Cybersecurity with WiCyS’s Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm talks about accessibility and inclusivity challenges within today’s cybersecurity landscape, the importance of leveraging diverse mindsets, skill sets, and perspectives, and how to meaningfully improve the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in...