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Women in CyberSecurity

A community of women, men, allies, and advocates that support the WiCyS mission to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity as part of a workforce solution.

 

14.5%

Proven Performance Edge

WiCyS members show a 14.5% performance edge across 60 core competencies utilizing a hard skills assessment.

*WiCyS/skillrex

20%

Critical Thinking Advantage

WiCyS members show 20% higher critical thinking performance and stronger cyber warfare and penetration testing skills.

*WiCyS/Haystack Solutions

32%

Lower Attrition
Rate

WiCyS members have a 32% lower attrition rate, giving employers a measurable retention advantage in the hiring process.

*WiCyS/FourOne Insights

64%

Higher Levels of Satisfaction

WiCyS members employed at strategic partner organizations reported 64% higher levels of satisfaction than those at non-partner organizations.

*WiCyS/Aleria

$125K

  Return on Investment

WiCyS Strategic Partners leveraging WiCyS skills-based employment practices and resources generate an ROI of $125,000 per employee’s tenure.

*WiCyS/FourOne Insights

What You Can Do

Join us to build a strong cybersecurity workforce! Explore our Membership Benefits page to determine if WiCyS is your community. We have professional and student communities, professional development programs, mentor/mentee programs, virtual and in-person conferences/career fairs, Job Board++, resources and events for women in cybersecurity and their supporters.

WANT TO DO MORE?

Want to drive the change needed in the cybersecurity workforce?

Check out our Support WiCyS page to see all of the ways you can sponsor, partner or donate to help us shift the paradigm.

Already Involved?

Connect with others by logging into the WiCyS Member Community Portal. Network with your peers. Join a special interest group such as neurodiversity, data privacy, research or start your own interest group!

Special Thanks to our Founding Partners and Strategic Partners