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WiCyS AI Learning Series 

Program is Pending Grant Award

WiCyS AI Learning Series

 

The WiCyS AI Learning Series is a strategic initiative designed to address the ‘broken rung’ that prevents mid-career women from entering senior-level leadership positions within cybersecurity. This virtually delivered program provides access and removes financial barriers to AI training while providing a supportive community of advocates. Unlike isolated training programs, we provide a 360-degree ecosystem that combines SANS technical mastery with mentorship and strategic career advising to mitigate mid-career attrition. By activating our global pipeline of 11,000+ members, we don’t just grant certifications—we rapidly deploy job-ready leaders. Similar WiCyS programs have resulted in 92% employment, within 18 months of program completion, for participants who reach the advanced level.

Bridging the AI Leadership Gap

This hands-on program equips mid-career professionals (3-10 years experience) with the specialized skills needed to identify, mitigate and prevent AI-related security risks. Participants will gain:

  • Hands-on Training: Master AI tools to enhance security operations and counter adversarial attacks.
  • Regulatory Mastery: Ensure compliance with the newest evolving regulations in AI security.
  • Career Advising Opportunities: Meet with career counselors to sharpen your employment skills and materials.
  • Technical Mentors: Receive guidance as you progress through the coursework.
  • Industry Certification: Gain prestigious credentials with the opportunity to earn GIAC or GMLE (GIAC Machine Learning Engineer) certifications.
  • Professional Networking: Attend the WiCyS 2027 Conference, taking place from March 17-19, 2027 in Denver, Colorado to connect with industry leaders and peers.

Who Should Apply?

This program is tailored for 300 mid-career cybersecurity professionals living in the United States. Applicants must be:

  • Living in the United States and eligible for employment in the United States
  • Current WiCyS members in good standing
  • Mid-Career Professionals (3-10 years in the industry)

2027 Cohort Timeline (Pending Grant Approval)

  • January 4-25: Application period (applications close at 5 pm CT)
  • January 4: Launch webinar
  • January 31: Decision emails sent out
  • February 4: Cohort kick-off webinar
  • February 16–March 5: SEC 411 – Security Principles and Practices/Pre Assessment/Weekly AI Topics
  • March 5-April 2: SEC 535–Offensive AI Attack Tools and Techniques/Weekly AI Topics
  • March 17-19: WiCyS Conference in Denver, Colorado
  • April 3-May 5: SEC 535 Study and Certification Testing/AI Talent Assessment
  • May 10- August 9: SEC 598( AI and Security Automation) or SEC 595 (AI and Machine Learning) Course Completion and Certification Testing
  • August 16: AI Capture the Flag/Post Assessment/Graduation