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SUMMARY:WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) | Applications Now OPEN
DESCRIPTION: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 a live training environment\, participants gain real-world experience in vulnerability discovery\, triage\, and reporting—key skills that enhance their résumés and prepare them for careers in cybersecurity. The program empowers members to become “Defenders of WiCyS” by fostering a deeper understanding of secure coding practices\, systems analysis and responsible disclosure processes. \nParticipants are encouraged to collaborate\, share insights\, and build their technical acumen in a supportive community environment. The VDP is open to all WiCyS members and serves as a stepping stone toward more advanced training and industry engagement. \nThe VDP program will run from June 2\, 2025\, to June 1\, 2026. Applications will be open continuously from May 5\, 2025\, to May 1\, 2026—members can apply anytime. \nAvailable to:\n\nWiCyS members of all experience levels (domestic or international)\nProfessionals seeking hands-on experience\nIndividuals interested in vulnerability discovery and reporting\nMembers looking to strengthen offensive and defensive security skills\n\nWhat You Get:\n\nAccess to a live\, real-world training environment using the WiCyS platform\nOpportunities to discover\, report\, and triage actual vulnerabilities\nExposure to responsible disclosure processes and secure coding principles\nPotential future involvement in a formal bug bounty program through industry partnerships\nAnd More!\n\nProgram Details:\n\nProgram Runs June 2\, 2025 – June 1\, 2026\nApplication Open: May 5\, 2025 – May 1\, 2026\nLaunch webinar: May 27\, 1-2 pm CT\n\n  \nMore details about the VDP program and to apply visit HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-vulnerability-disclosure-program-vdp-applications-open-may-5th/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260305
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SUMMARY:WiCyS 2026 Annual Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 12th Annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference\, March 11–13\, 2026\, in National Harbor\, MD. Registration will remain available until capacity is reached. \nThe WiCyS Conference is the premier event to recruit\, retain\, and advance women in cybersecurity\, bringing together leaders from academia\, research\, government\, and industry. \nConference programming includes keynote speakers\, technical presentations\, workshops\, panels\, lightning talks\, networking socials\, the Career Growth Hub\, a career fair for professionals and students\, a Capture-the-Flag competition\, Leadership events\, and more. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-2026-annual-conference-open-registration/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center\, 201 Waterfront St\, Oxon Hill\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:WiCyS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260430T183023
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SUMMARY:WiCyS | SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise at RSAC 2026 Applications NOW Open
DESCRIPTION:About the SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise at RSAC Conference 2026: \nThis 90-minute SANS Executive Cyber Exercise will put you inside a simulated cyber event to help your organization understand what it takes to respond to a cyber incident from a strategic perspective. The simulated exercise will emphasize the importance of a well-practiced cyber crisis plan and the leadership skills required to deal with today’s threats. SANS facilitators will use real-world experience and industry best practices to expose areas for improvement in their crisis response plans within a safe environment. \nDate: \nThis SANS ECE at RSAC Conference 2026 will be held in-person on March 23rd\, 1 – 3pm PST in San Francisco. Location details will be provided to accepted participants. \nRequirements:  \nOpen to Senior-level Managers – Deputy CISO/CISO/CIO/VPs who support WiCyS’s mission to recruit\, retain\, and advance women in cybersecurity.\nRegistered to attend the in-person RSAC 2026 Conference. Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations as this is not covered by WiCyS or SANS. \nKey Learnings:\n \n\nAbility to better assess organizational readiness for a business response to a cyber crisis.\n\nApply industry best practices in cybersecurity\, organizational structure\, and crisis communications.\n\nUnderstand and plan for emerging trends in cybercrime.\n\nApplications are open from January 29\, 2026 to February 26\, 2026. \nTo learn more about the WiCyS SANS ECE at RSAC Conference 2026 and timeline click HERE \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to the WiCyS Program Coordinator\, Adaeze Udoh at adaeze@wicys.org. We look forward to your application!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-sans-executive-cybersecurity-exercise-program-rsac2026-invite-only-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
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SUMMARY:WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Power & Presence: Public Speaking Learning Sprint Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Confidence and presence are essential for mid-career professionals navigating leadership moments\, presentations\, and high-pressure conversations. This learning sprint is designed to help participants access grounded confidence and communicate with clarity and authority. \nParticipants will learn practical\, body-based\, and voice techniques to regulate nerves\, project presence\, and transform anxiety into authenticity. This session is ideal for those looking to strengthen how they show up when it matters most. \nOpen to: Mid-career WiCyS members \nSession date: March 24\, 2026\, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT \nLearn more and apply on our website
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-decoding-dialogue-power-presence-public-speaking-learning-sprint-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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SUMMARY:WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Networking for Introverts
DESCRIPTION:Networking does not have to mean working the room or forcing yourself to be someone you are not. This interactive session is designed to help early-career professionals build meaningful professional connections in a way that feels authentic\, grounded\, and sustainable.\n\nParticipants will learn practical tools to start conversations with ease\, navigate networking environments with confidence\, and shift their mindset from self-promotion to curiosity and generosity. Through guided exercises and real-world scenarios\, attendees will walk away feeling more prepared to connect with others at conferences\, events\, and professional gatherings\, while staying true to themselves.\n\nSession date: February 24\, 2026\, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT \nLearn more on our website
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-decoding-dialogue-networking-for-introverts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS Program
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SUMMARY:WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate | Passport to Possibility: Exploring Careers in the Cybersecurity Field
DESCRIPTION:​VanWiT and WiCyS Western Canada are coming together for an interactive\, career-focused event designed for women who want to explore\, expand\, or reimagine their path in technology and cybersecurity.​This event goes beyond job titles to offer an inside look at a wide range of technical and non-technical roles\, including Application Security\, Identity & Access Management\, Incident Response\, Risk & Compliance\, Networking\, Sales\, and Consulting. Through a series of short lightning talks\, experienced women professionals will share what their roles truly entail\, how they arrived there\, the allies who supported them\, the obstacles they overcame\, and the real joys and challenges of their work. \n​Following the talks\, attendees will receive a Career Passport and rotate through stations led by these experts to have deeper conversations\, ask candid questions\, and learn more about the real practice of cybersecurity. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-western-canada-affiliate-passport-to-possibility-exploring-careers-in-the-cybersecurity-field/
LOCATION:Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar\, 601 W Cordova St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:WiCyS Affiliate
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