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Unraveling Burnout at RSA Conference 2024
By: Greg McDonough Given all of the passionate discussions and thought provoking presentations at RSA Conference 2024, it can be easy to forget some of the daily stresses that plague the cybersecurity industry. The job can be near thankless in that when it is...
eChannelNews Women in Tech Interview Series – Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm is the executive director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), an organization supporting women in the technology industry. She joined the WiCyS leadership team from the Chicagoland area where where she became passionate about addressing the critical workforce...
Commencement Speaker Lynn Dohm to Receive Honorary Degree
Cybersecurity expert and advocate Lynn Dohm will receive a Doctor of Science & Technology, Honoris Causa, from Champlain College and serve as the commencement speaker to Champlain College Online undergraduate and master’s students. Lynn Dohm’s area of focus...
Hacking the glass ceiling: Why women are crucial to cybersecurity teams
“It’s a security risk not to have the diverse perspective that women bring to the table,” says WiCyS’s executive director. By: Amanda Florian and Billy Hurley, IT Brew Move over, boys. Here to help women hack the glass ceiling is Women in Cybersecurity...
The 2023 State of Inclusion Benchmark in Cybersecurity Report Reveals Women Face 2X More Exclusion than Men in the Workplace
New study offers an in-depth look at the experiences of women in cybersecurity and highlights areas for industry-wide improvement. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the...
WiCyS: A champion for a more diverse cybersecurity workforce
WiCyS (pronounced Wee-Sis) is an organization dedicated to advancing the representation and success of women in cybersecurity, as well as fostering a more diverse workforce through various strategic initiatives. In light of existing cybersecurity workforce...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 2024 Conference Keynotes
Lisa Einstein, Kimberly Becan, Morgan Adamski, Esmeralda lyescas and Deborah Frincke bring unique insights to help advance women in cybersecurity. NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is proud to reveal...
Top women officials say there’s more work to do on gender balance in government tech
By: Natalie Alms Women hold top tech and cyber positions in the Biden administration: Clare Martorana, federal CIO; Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor, among...
WiCyS and ISC2 Launch Spring Camp for Cybersecurity Certification
In partnership with ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is excited...
WiCyS Partners with Cyber Florida and Cisco to Tell A Story of Women in CyberSecurity
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Cyber Florida and Cisco are honored to announce their partnership to help tell the story of women in the cybersecurity industry. The efforts will include a live session with Jenny Radcliffe, also known as the People Hacker, at the 2024...
BLOGS
How WiCyS Transformed Alexis Watters’ Life: From Financial Instability to Independence
“The mentorship, resources and community support I received through WiCyS opened doors to the cybersecurity world and shattered long-held misconceptions about my capabilities. WiCyS empowered me to believe in my worth, leading me from financial instability to...
Celebrating WiCyS Member Chelsea Conard’s Contribution to the Joint Analytic Report on Cyber Threats to NGOs
The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) recently published its 2024 Cyber Threats to NGOs Joint Analytic Report (JAR) on May 1, 2024. This comprehensive report, highlighting the unique and complex cyber threats faced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is a remarkable...
WiCyS Conference Recap from Microsoft
We’re delighted to have connected with so many incredible individuals at #WiCyS2024, from students to accomplished professionals. We extend our immense gratitude to Ambareen Siraj, the founder of WiCyS, and Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at WiCyS, for fostering a...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Going on Vacation? Simple Steps to Make it Cybersecure
Overview The summer season is upon us, and soon millions of people will be traveling all over the world. If you are going on vacation, here are some travel tips to help keep you cyber savvy and safe. Mobile Devices Avoid overpacking: Only bring the mobile devices you...
The Ultimate Insider’s Playbook: Navigate & Conquer Your First WiCyS
The Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference is an annual event that brings together students, professionals, and allies from across the cybersecurity industry. Founded in 2013, WiCyS aims to promote career ownership and facilitate recruitment, retention, and...
Breaking Barriers and Paying it Forward: Deborah Barnes’ CyberSecurity Journey
"WiCyS has shown me that there are women who uplift other women. In a world where some see competition, WiCyS embodies collaboration and support. It's not just about breaking barriers; it's about paving the way for others, amplifying voices and creating a community...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Top Three Ways Cyber Attackers Target You
Overview Social engineering attacks, in which adversaries trick people into doing something they shouldn’t, are one of the most common methods that cyber attackers use to target people. The concept has been used by con artists and scammers for thousands of years. What...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Start A Career in Cybersecurity
Overview As a result of a growing number of hacks on organizations and governments around the world, there is a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals to help defend against today's cyber attackers. Have you considered a career in cybersecurity? It is a...
Opening Doors to New Opportunities: How WiCyS Kickstarted Rianat Abbas’s Cybersecurity Journey
“Becoming a member of WiCyS has been both eye-opening and door-opening for me. Coming to the United States from Nigeria, where cybersecurity wasn't yet a rising industry, I initially perceived it as a male-dominated field that seemed inaccessible due to its technical...
Unlocking Potential through the Power of Support: Silvia’s WiCyS Experience
"WiCyS has truly changed my life in ways I never imagined possible. The sense of community, mentorship and empowerment I've found within WiCyS has profoundly impacted my life. WiCyS' unwavering support has fueled my personal growth, inspiring me to pursue a career in...
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PODCASTS
The Women of WiCyS
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) is a non-profit organization that brings women together to celebrate and foster their passion for cybersecurity. In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Tashya and Pam speak with some of the incredible women behind the WiCyS organization...
Do We Belong Here? (In The Cyber World)
Our speaker, Pam Lindemoen cohosts a podcast, “Do We Belong Here? (in cyber).” This is a podcast dedicated to making everyone feel like they belong in the world of cybersecurity. They recently recorded an episode with the founder of Black Women in Cyber, Talya...
Ask the Howlers | See Yourself in Cyber with Lynn Dohm
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm joins Karen Worstell on Ask the Howlers to discuss how we can grow and diversify the cybersecurity workforce.
Bringing Diverse Voices Into Cybersecurity with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys)
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) for a conversation about bringing more diverse voices into the world of cybersecurity. She highlights some of the ways...
BoC #38: WiCys Executive Director, Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm is the Executive Director at WiCys, a global community of cyber professionals with the mission of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity.
Technado, Ep. 241: WiCyS’s Lynn Dohm
In this Technado, Lynn Dohm from Women In Cybersecurity, or WiCyS, came on to talk about the importance of diversity in the industry. She also talked about the wider issues affecting the cybersecurity workforce during the current staffing shortage. In the news, the...
Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana, Sean, and Marco | Lynn Dohm (WiCyS)
In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, Diana, Sean, and Marco welcome Lynn Dohm (Executive Director At WiCyS) as a guest on the show — together they talk about WiCyS ITSP Magazine (2021, October 20). Through The TechVine Radio Program With...
Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana Kelley, Sean Martin, And Marco Ciappelli
Episode 15 live podcast of Through the TechVine with the fabulous Diana Kelley, Janell Straach, Sean Martin, and Marco Ciappelli at ITSPmagazine as they discuss the WiCyS 2021 conference. ITSP Magazine (2021, June 2). Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana...
Hacker Valley Studio: Programs for Women & Veterans in Cyber w/ WiCyS- SPECIAL EDITION
The Cyber Ranch Podcast chats with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and Martha Laughman, Veterans Initiative Lead at WiCyS and Director of Workforce Development at Smoothstack about the amazing programs for women and women veterans at...
The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm
Today’s guest on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast is Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Join us as we discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve...