Calendar of Events

  • Webinar | Elevate your Career through paid DefCon Training Opportunities

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    Join the WiCyS Educational and Training Affiliate for an informative webinar on how and why to facilitate a training at DefCon. Learn the career growth opportunities that on-site training can offer and how to best showcase your expertise to the DefCon community. This session will be joined by SeeYew Mo, Director of Training for DefCon […]

  • Webinar | WiCyS GRC Intensive Training Program

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    Join us for an in-depth look at the WiCyS GRC - Governance, Risk & Compliance program, a 14-week intensive training for early to mid-career women professionals in cybersecurity. This program uses the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to teach the fundamentals of GRC, covering policy writing, control implementation, evidence gathering, and risk identification. The course […]

  • WiCyS New York Metro Affiliate | Firechat “A Day in the Life of a CISO”

    Virtual

    Join the WiCyS NY Metro affiliate for a Fireside chat, “A Day in the Life of a CISO,” with David Gee and Yabing Wang. During this global webinar, David Gee will talk about key learnings from 24+ CISOs and interview Yabing Wang, CISO and CIO at Justworks, who wrote a chapter for this book. David […]

    Free
  • Webinar | WiCyS AI Accelerator Program Launch

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    Join us on January 15 at 1 pm CT to discover how the WiCyS AI Security Accelerator Program is bridging the critical gap between traditional cybersecurity and the frontier of Artificial Intelligence. Designed for mid-career professionals (3–10 years of experience) living or working in Maryland, this strategic initiative offers hands-on training, technical mentorship, and a […]

  • Webinar | Rethinking GRC: Building an Engineered, Scalable Future

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    Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) has long been seen as a process heavy, documentation-driven function, but the future demands something very different. As organizations scale and threats evolve, GRC can no longer rely on manual workflows, fragmented tools, and traditional governance models. It must transform into a discipline that is engineered, automated, and deeply integrated […]

  • Webinar | Securing the AI Agent: A Deep Dive into Architecture, Risks, and Controls

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    The rise of AI agents introduces a new frontier of security challenges that go beyond traditional cybersecurity. In this WiCyS webinar, Christine Sizemore, a Security Specialist at Google Cloud, will guide you through the unique security architecture of AI agents. She will explore the top risks, including prompt injection and tool manipulation, and provide a […]

  • WiCyS AI Affiliate | Integrating AI Governance Concepts within GRC Frameworks

    Virtual

    Join WiCyS AI affiliate for a Meet an AI practitioner session during the monthly meetup. Kick off 2026 with a presentation by Umashankar Basavaraj titled "Integrating AI Governance Concepts within GRC Frameworks". This session will cover Overview of ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and its role as an AI management system standard. Key implementation considerations for adopting ISO/IEC […]

  • Webinar | From First Steps to Leadership: Education & Career Pathways at SANS.edu

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    Join WiCyS and SANS Technology Institute for an informative webinar designed for women at every stage of their cybersecurity career, discussing how the SANS Technology Institute's degree and certificate programs turn potential into day-one impact and long-term growth. We’ll explore the journeys of alumnae from varied backgrounds who found opportunity, confidence, and career success through […]

  • Webinar | WiCyS Decoding Dialogue Informational Webinar

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    Curious about Decoding Dialogue and whether it’s the right fit for you? Join WiCyS and Fearless Communicators for a live informational webinar introducing this new communication-focused program. During this session, you’ll learn about the goals of Decoding Dialogue, the upcoming workshops, who each session is best suited for, and what participants can expect from the […]

  • WiCyS Silicon Valley Affiliate | Defending Against Rogue AI Agents

    Straiker HQ 157 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

    AI-driven threats are evolving fast — and so should our defenses. We’re excited to bring the community together for a practical, expert-led discussion on defending against rogue AI agents in real-world environments. This session will feature lightning talks and interactive Q&A with industry leaders who are shaping the future of cybersecurity. Featured Speakers: • Chitra […]

    Free