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SUMMARY:WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate  | Cyber Security Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 spot. \nJoin the WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate Breakfast: Game On: Winning Through Conflict\, Challenges\, and Change in Ballroom 3\nConflict\, adversity\, and setbacks are experiences we all share—whether in sports\, our careers\, or everyday life. While challenges may be unavoidable\, our response to them often determines our success.\nJoin us for an inspiring conversation featuring women athletes and leaders from diverse backgrounds as they share personal stories of overcoming obstacles\, navigating conflict\, and persevering through difficult moments both on and off the field. From competitive sports to professional environments\, our panelists will discuss the lessons they’ve learned about resilience\, teamwork\, communication\, and maintaining confidence when facing adversity. Attendees will gain practical strategies for approaching conflict productively\, overcoming challenges with determination\, and developing the mindset needed to grow through setbacks rather than be defined by them. \nWiCyS members receive a 10% discount. Please email kristy-minnesotapres-affiliate@wicys.org for your code. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-minnesota-affiliate-cyber-security-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Bloomington\, 3200 East 81st Street\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS Affiliate
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Breaking the Glass Firewall: The Unwritten Lessons of Becoming a CISO
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this WiCyS webinar\, Microsoft leads a panel of accomplished security leaders for a candid conversation about the unwritten lessons of their leadership journeys. \nThrough personal stories and practical advice\, they will explore the transition from individual contributor to executive leader\, the hard truths women encounter\, and the strategies that helped them move forward\, including mentorship\, sponsorship\, and paying it forward for the next generation. \nKey discussion themes: \n\nUnwritten leadership lessons on the path to CISO\nHidden barriers and hard truths of executive leadership\nMentorship versus sponsorship and career acceleration\nPaying it forward and developing future cybersecurity leaders\n\nAttendees will leave with actionable insights to advance their own careers and help others rise alongside them. \nWiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live. To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers\, you must meet the minimum requirements: \n\nGIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar\nCompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)\n\nAttendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits. \nRegister for this webinar and view the recording if you are unable to join live.
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/webinar-breaking-the-glass-firewall-the-unwritten-lessons-of-becoming-a-ciso/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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