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SUMMARY:WiCyS LA Affiliate | Spooky Cyber Crime
DESCRIPTION: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 lines\, this session will equip you with the knowledge to keep the digital ghosts away. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-la-affiliate-spooky-cyber-crime/
LOCATION:Microsoft Office\, Los Angeles\, 13031 W Jefferson Blvd Unit 200\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS Affiliate
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SUMMARY:Webinar | From Exploration to Scale: Using Frontier Models for Proactive Cyber Defense
DESCRIPTION: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 the journey. State Street will share lessons learned\, common challenges\, and best practices for selecting initial use cases\, establishing security and governance controls\, evaluating results\, building trust\, and scaling frontier models responsibly for proactive cyber defense. \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-from-exploration-to-scale-using-frontier-models-for-proactive-cyber-defense/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Behind the Tabletop: What a Hospital Ransomware Exercise Can Teach Us About SOC Readiness
DESCRIPTION: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? \nIn this WiCyS webinar\, industry experts take attendees behind the scenes of a real-world hospital tabletop exercise: \n\nKey Crisis Scenarios: Explores critical decision points\, escalating injects\, and multi-stakeholder dynamics from clinical impact to executive communication. What It Tests: Evaluates whether roles\, escalation paths\, operational continuity\, and cross-functional coordination hold up under real pressure.\nCore Takeaway: Demonstrates that tabletop exercises aren’t about perfect answers\, but testing if people\, processes\, and communication actually work when tested.\nAttendees will leave with practical insights to uncover preparedness gaps\, bridge the gap between the SOC and leadership\, and strengthen incident response readiness before a crisis occurs.\n\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-behind-the-tabletop-what-a-hospital-ransomware-exercise-can-teach-us-about-soc-readiness/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T143000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
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SUMMARY:WiCyS 2027 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 13th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is March 17-19\, 2027\, in Aurora\, CO. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT\, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia\, research\, government and industry. \nConference components include: Keynote Speakers\, Technical Presentations\, Workshops\, Panels\, Lightning Talks\, Networking Socials\, Career Growth Hub\, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students\, Capture-the-Flag Competition\, Leadership & Male Allyship Symposiums\, and MORE!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-2027-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center\, 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard\, Aurora\, Colorado\, 80019\, United States
CATEGORIES:CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280401
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SUMMARY:WiCyS 2028 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 14th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is March 29-31\, 2028\, in Chula Vista\, CA. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT\, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia\, research\, government and industry. \nConference components include: Keynote Speakers\, Technical Presentations\, Workshops\, Panels\, Lightning Talks\, Networking Socials\, Career Growth Hub\, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students\, Capture-the-Flag Competition\, Leadership & Male Allyship Symposiums\, and MORE!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-2028-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center\, 1000 H St\, Chula Vista\, CA\, 91910\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS
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SUMMARY:WiCyS 2029 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 15th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is April 4-6\, 2029\, in Grapevine\, TX. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT\, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia\, research\, government and industry. \nConference components include: Keynote Speakers\, Technical Presentations\, Workshops\, Panels\, Lightning Talks\, Networking Socials\, Career Growth Hub\, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students\, Capture-the-Flag Competition\, Leadership & Male Allyship Symposiums\, and MORE!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-2029-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center\, 1501 Gaylord Trail\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300323
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SUMMARY:WiCyS 2030 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 17th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is March 20-22\, 2030\, in Aurora\, CO. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT\, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia\, research\, government and industry. \nConference components include: Keynote Speakers\, Technical Presentations\, Workshops\, Panels\, Lightning Talks\, Networking Socials\, Career Growth Hub\, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students\, Capture-the-Flag Competition\, Leadership & Male Allyship Symposiums\, and MORE!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-2030-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center\, 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard\, Aurora\, Colorado\, 80019\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310329
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SUMMARY:WiCyS 2031 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 18th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is March 26-28\, 2031\, in Washington\, DC. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT\, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia\, research\, government and industry. \nConference components include: Keynote Speakers\, Technical Presentations\, Workshops\, Panels\, Lightning Talks\, Networking Socials\, Career Growth Hub\, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students\, Capture-the-Flag Competition\, Leadership & Male Allyship Symposiums\, and MORE!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-2031-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center\, 201 Waterfront St\, Oxon Hill\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS
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