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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Opens Registration for Virtual Conference: WiCyS Virtual 2024: Live from Everywhere
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce the commencement of registration for the highly anticipated WiCyS Virtual 2024: Live from...
Closing the cyber gap: How higher education partnerships empower women in security careers
(BPT) - The cybersecurity field is booming. According to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency’s (CISA) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies, there are over 570,000 open cybersecurity positions in the U.S. alone. With open positions...
Ford Motor Company latest Tier 1 partner with Women in CyberSecurity
Ford Motor Company has joined forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner to help diversify and grow the cyber workforce. COOKVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ford Motor Company has joined forces with Women in...
WiCyS Partners with N2K Networks for Pioneering Cyber Talent Study
FULTON, Md., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- N2K Networks, a leader in strategic cyber workforce intelligence, is proud to announce its partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of...
Business & Industry Publishes Article Authored by Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm authored "Inclusion delivers retention in the cybersecurity workforce" for Business & Industry discussing building the pipeline, retaining cybersecruity professials, and more! Read a snippet of the article below and follow the link to the full story. One...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to continue “Measuring Inclusion” workshops
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2023 In February 2023, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) joined forces with DEI analytics firm Aleria to initiate a pioneering study to uncover the underlying causes of career disparities for women in cybersecurity. The study sheds light on...
ISC2 Strengthens Commitment to Advancing Women in Cybersecurity with Expanded WiCyS Partnership
Collaboration launches inaugural Women Cyber Leaders Pre-Conference Workshop at 2023 ISC2 Security Congress Alexandria, Va., September 26, 2023 – ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced it is expanding...
Fortinet Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
For the last three years, Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been a strategic partner with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Both organizations are firmly committed to training and employment opportunities,...
Students Create Women in Cybersecurity Club on Campus To Empower Women in The Digital World.
JoVi Douglas pictures a world in which women stand at the forefront of digital defense as leaders in the cybersecurity field. That is why, when the opportunity to create and lead an Augusta University chapter of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) came up, Douglas didn’t...
The Top 25 Leaders in Cyber Security 2024
Cyber Security Hub is delighted to present our top 25 leaders in cyber security for 2024. The list features people from all over the globe and from different specialisms, including fraud detection, corporate governance, cyber defense, ethical hacking and more. They...
BLOGS
WiCyS Stories: Christine’s Journey from Physical Therapy to Cloud Security
"WiCyS provided the bridge I needed to transition from physical therapy to the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Through the Security Training Scholarship Program and the supportive WiCyS community, I discovered an exciting new career path that not only ignited my...
Cracking The Inclusion Code: Gender Disparities In Cybersecurity
In recognition of this year’s International Women’s Day, this blog is the first to report new findings from the State of Inclusion of Women in Cybersecurity Benchmark, a joint research project between my company, Aleria, and Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a nonprofit...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Messaging Do’s and Don’ts
Overview Messaging serves as a primary mode of communication in both our personal and professional lives. However, quite often we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to text messaging safely and securely. Learn the most common mistakes people make and how you can...
Upholding Trust in Software Through Transparency
Author: Tania Ward, Dell Technologies, Director Product & Application Security Software is everywhereThe digital landscape that we live in is constantly evolving. Edge computing, 5G, and the increase of IoT devices, which will hit around 41 billion devices in the...
WiCyS Stories: Hannah Rapetti’s Journey to Empowerment in Cybersecurity
"In the cyber realm, where a 'good ole' boys' club' has traditionally prevailed, WiCyS stands out as a beacon of change, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere led by women. It's reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, providing a network where I no longer...
Fortinet and WiCyS Work Together to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
As cyber risks continue to rise, so does the demand for skilled security professionals. Threat actors are finding unique ways to advance their operations, turning to Cybercrime-as-a-Service, generative AI, and other tools to enhance the volume and complexity of...
Crafting Your Path to Success in Cybersecurity: Taking Control of Your Career Journey: The Power of Intentionality
By: Ayesha Mahmood, Zscaler In today's fast-paced and competitive world, having a clear and intentional career journey is more important than ever. It's not enough to simply go with the flow or hope for the best; you need to take charge, think big, and set your sights...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | The Power of the Passphrase
Are you tired of constantly creating complex passwords? Frustrated with having to remember and type all those characters, symbols and numbers? Well, we have a solution for you: the ever-powerful passphrase! Passphrases You may not realize it but passwords are one of...
Best Practices for Cloud Configuration Security
By: Kaur Ramandeep Cloud Computing The evolution of cloud computing has been driven by the need for more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective ways to deliver computing resources. cloud computing has become an integral part of IT infrastructure for businesses of all...
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (Part 1 of 2)
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (Part 1 of 2) Potent Insights from Women in CybersecurityOver the past century, women have shattered the glass ceiling in many industries, from breaking through stereotypes in STEM to challenging the status quo by...
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PODCASTS
MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast: The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm
Join Karen Worstell as she sits down with WiCyS Executive Director, Lynn Dohm to discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve representation and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Lynn...
Cybercrime Magazine: 2020 Cybersecurity Person of the Year. Women in Cyber Advocate. Ambareen Siraj, Founder of WiCyS
Cybersecurity Ventures announced that Dr. Ambareen Siraj, professor of Computer Science and founding director of the Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC) at Tennessee Tech University, has been named 2020 Cybersecurity Person Of The Year. Dr....
Cybercrime Magazine: Cybercrime Magazine Update: WiCyS Partnership! Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures.
Steve Morgan introduces the exciting new partnership of Cybersecurity Ventures and Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS).