WiCyS stories
Is WiCyS right for you? Hear from real members how the organization has helped them advance their career and education. Already convinced? Join today!
WiCyS Stories
Archana Ramamoorthy
Workday
Hannah Tun
Indiana University
Jennifer Cheung
NIWC Pacific
Sheetal Kanade
Engineering Manager - Security, Workday
Stacie Bohanan
University of Alabama, Huntsville
Sarah Bartsch
Cybersecurity Analyst, Evolve Security Academy
"As a WiCyS Mentee, I had the opportunity to learn from cybersecurity professionals practicing in the field as cybersecurity professors and data scientists. We shared our interests in IoT, machine learning, threat intelligence, incident response, and critical infrastructure. Most of all, I learned that by using our innate superpowers as women we can add great value to any role we choose to pursue in Cybersecurity and ultimately, make an impactful difference in Cybersecurity."
Liz Beattie
Technical Business Analyst, Dominos Pizza
"Becoming a member of the WiCyS community has become one of the most rewarding decisions I've made to date in my professional life. Being a part of the WiCyS/SANS/Google Scholarship program has not only given me a tremendous boost to forwarding my career in cybersecurity, but has connected me with some of the most amazing women in the industry- both established and up and coming, which is an absolute honor and privilege."
Stephanie Olsen
Netflix
Noureen Njoroge
Nike
“After attending my 1st WiCyS national conference, I felt a sense of belonging and being valued in the cybersecurity industry. The WiCyS values and its impact on the next generation inspired me to launch the NC local chapter, thus granting others the same platform to learn, get inspired, motivated, and mentored in cybersecurity. Truly humbled and honored to be part of the WiCyS Org.”
Posie Aagaard
MSIT/Cyber student at the University of Texas at San Antonio
“The WiCyS mentorship program has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Our mentor and mentees quickly established a comfortable rapport, and I am really enjoying learning from the group. It’s encouraging to hear others’ perspectives and experiences. Biggest takeaway: We are not alone!”
Litany Lineberry
5th Year Doctoral Student, Mississippi State University
"Being a part of WiCyS over the years has been very beneficial to me especially since I want to one day work in the Cyber Security field. Attending the WiCyS conference has given me insight into what Cyber Security professionals do on a day-to-day basis. Being involved in the WiCyS student organization at my University has given me a chance to hone my Cyber Security skills through CTFs and Cyber Security Activities. I have been fortunate to attend Cyber Security Talks hosted by the WiCyS Student Chapter which allowed me to ask questions, that I normally would not get to ask, of Cyber Security Professionals currently working in the field. Overall, I feel as though WiCyS is more than just an organization, but a community of like-minded individuals that wants to see everyone succeed in Cyber Security!"
Mira Plante
Worcester Polytechnic Institute WiCyS Chapter
"Through the WiCyS Mentee/Mentor Program, I gained connections with professionals and peers, networking skills, and valuable insight on being a woman in Cyber Security. My experiences in this program helped me with a local career fair and a virtual conference so far, and I know the advice I got from my mentor will continue to help me in the future as well."
Liz Jaluague
Cybersecurity Analyst, Deloitte
"Mentorship has been instrumental in both my personal and professional development. Learning about the experiences of people in different parts of the world has also broadened my understanding of the cybersecurity industry. Serving as a mentor and giving back to the community has been a rewarding experience."

Explore our Member Benefits page to determine if WiCyS is a fit for you. We have professional and student communities, training programs for a variety of cohorts, virtual career fairs, job boards, resources and events for women in cybersecurity.