The WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) is designed to provide WiCyS members with hands-on, technical training in identifying, reporting, and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Utilizing the WiCyS website and platform as […]
ChiBrrCon is Chicago’s premier vendor-free, practitioner-driven, nonprofit security conference where community, creativity, and technical excellence come together. Born from the icy winds of the Midwest winter, ChiBrrCon delivers high-quality technical talks, interactive villages, […]
The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship, made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters, is a multi-staged scholarship opportunity for WiCyS members. Those selected will participate in a reliable pathway to launch […]
WiCyS encourages its members to submit to Identiverse 2026. The annual Identiverse Conference is the keystone event for digital identity practitioners, professionals, and leaders. 2026 will be the seventeenth year […]
The cybersecurity workforce is under pressure. Demand for skilled professionals continues to grow, while AI is changing how teams hire, retain, and develop talent. The survey takes just 12–15 minutes to complete, and your input will directly shape the findings shared in the 2026 Cybersecurity Workforce Report – a trusted resource for organizations around the […]
The WiCyS Aspiring Professional Mentorship Program connects undergraduate WiCyS student members with experienced mentors across the cybersecurity industry. This 4-month group-based mentorship experience helps students build core career readiness skills while engaging in a supportive, empowering community. Based on NACE Career Readiness Competencies, the curriculum equips aspiring professionals with the skills, tools, and mentorship needed […]
WiCyS and skillrex have partnered to launch the WiCyS Talent Assessment, a vital research tool designed to better understand the background, skills, and professional development needs of our members. This is not a test or a certification exam, and no prerequisite knowledge is required. By participating between December 1 and December 31, 2025, you'll help […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with the Cloud Security Cybersecurity Summit Virtual. The Cloud Security Cybersecurity Summit brings together executives and security leaders to navigate the most pressing challenges of securing today’s cloud environments. From AI-driven defense strategies to identity and access management, and from resilient architectures to Zero Trust frameworks, this summit delivers actionable […]
Are you ready to boost your cybersecurity career? Start with networking—the essential cybersecurity skill! In this bootcamp, participants will learn the importance of understanding technologies like IP addressing, layer four […]
Cyber Quest Tournament 2026 | Powered by WiCyS & SANS Cyber Ranges Experience the ultimate tournament event with SANS Skills Quest by NetWars, the latest SANS Cyber Ranges cybersecurity hands-on training solution, designed to enhance and validate skills for all cybersecurity roles and levels. Practice existing techniques, develop new tactics, and gain experience in a […]