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WiCyS Announces 2024 Mentorship Program: Growing Together
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is happy to announce the launch of the 2024 Mentor/Mentee Program. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 5th Annual Security Training Scholarship
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is proud to announce the 5th annual Security Training Scholarship (STS) Program in partnership with the SANS Institute. This initiative, made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters such as Craig Newmark Philanthropies,...
National Cyber Workforce and Education Education Strategy: Unleashing American’s Cyber Talent
Technology and humanity are intertwined. Technology itself does not have a value system; rather it carries the values of its owners and operators. Cyberspace is composed not only of technology and protocols, but also people. People are an integral part of cyberspace,...
Women in IT Security Lack Opportunities, Not Talent
Much work remains to be done to ensure equal opportunities and a supportive environment for women in IT security. By: Nathan Eddy Female IT professionals in cybersecurity are as skilled as their male counterparts but still face challenges in career advancement...
How an ‘unachievable’ dream pushed this cybersecurity expert: Lynn Dohm Featured in SiliconRepublic
Lynn Dohm discusses turning your passion into a career and the importance of finding a diverse and engaged community in cybersecurity. By: Laura Varley Early in her career, Lynn Dohm found even the term ‘cybersecurity’ to be almost mystical and unattainable. ...
The importance of inclusion: Lynn Dohm Featured in Security Magazine
Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of nonprofit organization WiCyS discusses the importance of inclusion when solving the cybersecurity workforce gap. By Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief Each year, Security magazine highlights the careers and impact of women...
Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act Offers More Than Diversity Benefits
Our adversaries certainly have diversity — so cybersecurity teams need it, too. By: Lynn Dohm While some may consider the Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act as intended primarily to improve diversity in a workforce dominated by white men, that attitude ignores...
WiCyS Kansas City Affiliate Ribbon Cutting
In a significant stride towards inclusivity in the cybersecurity sector, the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Kansas City Metroplex affiliate celebrates its grand opening. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the dawn of a new chapter for gender diversity in...
Empowering Cybersecurity Futures: WiCyS and Target Launch Third Annual Cyber Defense Challenge
WiCyS proudly announces the launch of its third annual Cyber Defense Challenge in partnership with Target, marking another year of empowerment for WiCyS members. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WiCyS proudly announces the launch of its...
Center for Internet Security Awards $250,000 Grant to Support Women in CyberSecurity
Second annual Alan Paller Laureate Program winner is committed to promoting education, diversity and addressing the critical workforce shortage EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. May 29, 2024 — The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) is proud to award the second annual Alan...
BLOGS
What the Heck is a Personal Brand, Anyway?
By: Keena Wiliams-Finney You see it everywhere now — develop your personal brand. Build a strong personal brand. Why is having a personal brand important? As I started pivoting my tech transition journey, I panicked — wait, what is my personal brand? Do I have one?...
The Quantum Threat: How Financial Institutions Can Stay Ahead in an Evolving Cyber Landscape
By: Nneoma Iheonun As quantum information sciences and technologies continue to advance, they bring both revolutionary potential and significant risks, particularly for sectors reliant on digital security like financial services. Quantum computing, with its...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Phantom Voices: Defend Against Voice Cloning Attacks
The Unexpected Call: A Story of Deception Margaret, a retired teacher, enjoyed her peaceful mornings in her small suburban home. One day as she was enjoying her morning coffee, she received a frantic call from her grandson, Jacob, who was away at college. His...
How WiCyS Changed Everything: Devonie Nelson’s Journey to Cyber Success
"WiCyS was a game-changer in my journey, offering unwavering support and invaluable resources that reshaped my entire life. Through attending conferences and founding a student chapter, my involvement with WiCyS directly led to securing my dream job at Modern Health....
From Military Service to Cybersecurity: Veteran Jenny Graham’s Path to Success
"WiCyS has played a crucial role in shaping my career journey. After completing the WiCyS Veterans’ Apprenticeship Program, I launched my career at Bloomberg, marking the beginning of a rewarding path in cybersecurity. Three years later, this career has provided for...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Guard Your Heart (and Wallet) Against Romance Scams
Overview Sarah was a kind, intelligent accountant nearing retirement. Widowed for several years, she felt a pang of loneliness that online dating profiles promised to soothe. Scrolling through pictures, she stumbled upon David, a charming architect supposedly working...
WiCyS Represented at Biden-Harris Administration Convenes Workshop on Good-Paying Jobs for Veterans and Military Spouses
ONCD Announced Major Commitments to Increase New Job Opportunities and Cyber Workforce Training programs to Prepare Students to Join the Nation’s Cyber Workforce Yesterday at the White House, the Biden-Harris Administration convened stakeholders from across the public...
Understanding Cyber Harassment: Legal and preventive measures
By: Ifeoluwa Elegbe, Georgia Sounthern University In the digital age, the prevalence of cyber harassment has become a growing concern, particularly for women. Cyber harassment can take many forms, including online stalking, cyberbullying, nonconsensual sharing of...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Text Messing Attacks : A Smishing Saga
Overview Mark was perplexed by the text message, a package delivery notification from Amazon - "Delivery attempt missed! Click the link now to reschedule or your package will be returned." Mark could not remember ordering anything online recently, but to be honest, he...
Breaking Barriers & Forging New Frontiers: Annie Jamshed’s Trailblazing Cybersecurity Journey with WiCyS
“From establishing the first WiCyS student chapter at the University of Houston to founding the WiCyS Houston affiliate, my commitment to empowering women in cybersecurity has remained steadfast. Through partnerships and leadership roles, I've strived to break...
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PODCASTS
Lynn Dohm featured on Cyber Queens Podcast “Advancing Women in Cybersecurity with WiCyS”
It's finally happen, the queens are sitting down with the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) organization with none other than the Executive Director herself- Lynn Dohm. Discover the pivotal programs and initiatives WiCyS offers to support and advance women in the...
Lynn Dohm featured in CyberWire Daily Podcast “The fight against exploiting Americans”
Lynn Dohm and N2K President Simone Petrella talk with Dave Bittner about a new partnership for a comprehensive Cyber Talent Study to deepen the collective understanding of cybersecurity competencies within the industry. Read the full description of the full podcast,...
The Power of Diverse Perspective with Lynn Dohm featured on Afternoon Cyber Tea
Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Lynn boasts over 25 years of invaluable experience in organizational and leadership roles, making her a prominent figure within the Women in...
How Do we Recruit, Retain, And Empower A More Diverse Workforce with Lynn Dohm featured on Executives Unpacked
This week, join host Laurie Scott as he welcomes Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS. With a vast career in cybersecurity, leadership and the education space, Lynn discusses bridging gaps, retaining talent, fostering diversity, and advancing individuals in the...
Lynn Dohm: A Global Sisterhood
Today's guest is Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). In today’s episode, Lynn discusses WiCyS and her role as Executive Director, how WiCyS became a non-profit organization, how the pandemic affected the organization, WiCyS’ partnerships,...
BeyondTrust features Lynn Dohm in The Wonder Women of Cybersecurity
In this episode James hosts Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS. Lynn shares the origin story of WiCyS, from humble beginnings as an NSF-funded conference to today's thriving global community empowering women at all stages of their cybersecurity careers. Join us as...
Career Podcast Featuring : Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
In episode #92 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lynn Dohm. She is a woman who embodies the essence of living boldly. Lynn Dohm is the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) - a global nexus championing the cause of women in...
The State of Women in Tech and Cybersecurity in 2023 with Lynn Dohm featured on Leading Women in Tech
If you’re ready to bust through the glass ceiling & take your rightful place as a lit-up leader in the tech industry (or help others do the same) - this one’s for you, my love! Let’s talk about the state of women in tech & cybersecurity, and what we as leaders...
The TPG North American Tour: the Foundry Takes ICANN76, WiCyS ’23, and IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit [S4E05]
Welcome back to the Tech Policy Grind! In this episode, we hit the road once again for our North American tour of some major tech policy conferences. This time, we head to the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico, the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) 2023...
Building a Cybersecurity Culture to Protect Your Team and Business with Dr. Joye Purser
Today Nathan had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Joye Purser, the first-ever Senior Executive Regional Director for Cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is a nationally recognized global security leader with extensive experience in...