You’re invited to network and grow your skills at the annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) technical conference. Apply for conference registration, including all activities and meals, plus two nights of complimentary shared lodging. Pre-conference workshops will begin on Wednesday, March 17, followed by sessions on Thursday and Friday morning. The career fair will be held […]
The WiCyS 2026 Conference is your opportunity to share your expertise and help shape the future of cybersecurity. WiCyS is now accepting proposals for presentations, panels, workshops, lightning talks and student posters. Proposals are due September 30 at 5 PM CT, while student poster submissions are due November 4. The annual WiCyS Conference serves as […]
The SANS Security Behavior & Culture Summit is returning to Europe on 10/11 February in Lisbon, Portugal. This event is one of the world’s largest (and friendliest) events focusing on the human side of cybersecurity. This event brings Security Awareness & Culture practitioners from around the world, with a focus on providing actionable steps attendees […]
Join WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate for an engaging September membership session focused on Backdoors & Breaches. This session will give members a chance to explore realistic cybersecurity scenarios, discuss incident-response decision-making, and connect with others in the Mid-Atlantic cybersecurity community. Scheduled Presenter: Robin Noyes What to Expect: A practical discussion of backdoors, breaches, and incident-response thinking. A […]
This session is part of the Berlin Cybersecurity Social community’s monthly meetup, where security professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts come together to share knowledge and connect. So are you a cybersecurity […]
Real Threats. Real Competition. Real Experience SentinelOne is teaming up with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to bring you the ThreatOps CTF Series – a two-week Capture the Flag competition open to students, experienced professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned threat hunter, there’s a challenge track built for you. Put your […]
Cyber Competency Builder with Just Hacking Training (JHT) delivers data-driven professional development. By analyzing WiCyS member assessments and cross-referencing them with evolving industry needs, we pinpointed and targeted critical skills gaps. To ensure maximum impact, every course is directly mapped to core organizational competencies. This creates a structured, high-value training rollout designed to keep our […]
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has developed a toolkit to share with our community. This toolkit includes free, effective tools individuals can use to mobilize the community, raise cyber awareness, and promote proper cyber hygiene to reduce cyber risk. Use the toolkit and learn about all of the initiatives for […]
As you return to WiCyS Minnesota's brewery roots, you can maximize comfort and connection—letting the community, conversations, and content that have made Hacks & Hops special for nearly a decade shine. Join the WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate for a curated lineup of expert speakers split between two tracks, a catered lunch, food and beverages throughout, networking […]
Join WiCyS Indianapolis Affiliate at BSides Bloomington. Connect with our local affiliate, stop by the table to meet and grab some swag. The affiliate will be there for engagement and networking and will have some games/ activities at the table. Learn more and register HERE
Join WiCyS Healthcare Affiliate for Basic Brews, Brilliant Women: A Latte in Common Virtual Coffee Break. Join for a No presentations. No prep. Just connection, conversation, and community. Agenda: Welcome & Introductions What's Brewing Around the Mug Open Pour Networking Closing Sip Learn more and register HERE
Elevate your cybersecurity career and expand your professional network through the WiCyS Mentorship Program, sponsored by Okta. Hosted on a dedicated mentorship platform, this 6-month group-based experience pairs experienced cybersecurity leaders with small mentee cohorts to focus on critical non-technical professional development. Gain actionable strategies in key career drivers, including goal setting, personal branding, effective […]
SecTor 2026 is coming to Toronto, and Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Eastern Canada Affiliate members can save on registration! SecTor returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre October 6–8, 2026, bringing together cybersecurity practitioners, leaders, researchers, vendors and the broader security community for three days of learning, networking and industry insights. As a WiCyS Eastern […]
WiCyS San Antonio is excited to host an upcoming session on Digital Fallacies and Scams with Guest Speaker Dr. Phil Youngblood. This event will take place at the University of […]
Join WiCyS Germany Affiliate for the October Meetup in Berlin, an evening for women in cybersecurity and allies to connect, share experiences, and talk about what’s happening in the field […]
Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) 2026 is an event to advance the cybersecurity workforce through leadership, innovation, and inclusion. This year, explore how human ingenuity and emerging technologies can work together to strengthen cybersecurity, drive innovation, and build a more resilient future. Join cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, learners, and allies for a day of learning, connection, […]
Drawing on her experience investigating credit card breaches as a PCI Investigator, Vibha will break down how e-skimmers steal card data from inside a shopper’s browser without anyone realizing their card information has been compromised. She’ll cover the full attack chain, how to detect skimmers across client, network, and forensic angles, and the defenses that […]
Drawing on her experience investigating credit card breaches as a PCI Investigator, Vibha will break down how e-skimmers steal card data from inside a shopper’s browser without anyone realizing their card information has been compromised. She’ll cover the full attack chain, how to detect skimmers across client, network, and forensic angles, and the defenses that […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with InfoSec World 2026 for The Cyber Continuum: Acceleration & Adaptation, where security leaders, practitioners, and innovators will explore the next era of cyber risk. InfoSec World brings together cybersecurity leaders and practitioners who are responsible for protecting modern organizations while enabling business growth. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and meaningful […]
Most DLP programs focus on tools rather than outcomes. In this WiCyS webinar, PayPal shares how they rebuilt DLP into a unified, self-reinforcing system featuring: Policy managed as code AI-driven gap discovery and automated remediation Continuous SaaS data discovery AI endpoint agents catching hidden exfiltration WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn […]
Traditional detection struggles with authorized actions that trigger no alarms. This WiCyS webinar, featuring AWS, revisits the concept of "repudiation" to examine what it truly means for an action to be correct, and why formal systems hit a wall when determining if an action was genuinely the right thing to do. Drawing on recent research, […]
Traditional third-party risk management has often centered around questionnaires and point-in-time assessments, but today’s vendor ecosystems are changing faster than those processes can keep up. In this WiCyS webinar, Cisco will explore how AI, cloud dependencies, fourth-party risk, and continuous monitoring are reshaping the way cybersecurity teams evaluate and manage third-party risk. Cisco will also […]
Breaking into or advancing within the cybersecurity industry can feel daunting. But understanding what hiring managers actually look for can give you a major edge. Join WiCyS Germany for an insightful webinar with Fionnuala (Finu) Zinnecker, Senior Professional Services Manager at Palo Alto Networks, for an insider’s perspective on the hiring process and what can […]
A hauntingly insightful event into the dark side of the digital world! Spooky Cyber Crime brings together industry insights and real-world experiences to unpack the threats lurking in the shadows of the web. Whether you want to learn how to defend your systems, avoid online pitfalls, or simply hear real stories from the cybersecurity front […]
Whether you are exploring frontier models, launching your first cybersecurity use case, or ready to scale, this WiCyS webinar with State Street will provide practical guidance for every stage of […]
Join the WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate at the 16th Annual Cyber Security Summit in Minneapolis, where industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners come together to explore this year’s theme: Human-Led. AI-Powered. Discover cutting-edge insights, connect with peers, and gain practical strategies to navigate today’s evolving cyber landscape. Explore pass options or click Register Now to secure your […]
When ransomware hits a hospital, the challenge extends far beyond IT: Who decides? Who coordinates? How does the SOC align clinical teams, legal, executives, and communications as the crisis escalates? […]
Technical expertise opens the door to cybersecurity, but reaching executive leadership requires lessons rarely taught in school or certifications. For many women, that journey means navigating hidden barriers, overcoming self-doubt, building influence, and leading authentically. In this WiCyS webinar, Microsoft leads a panel of accomplished security leaders for a candid conversation about the unwritten lessons […]
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