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SUMMARY:WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate | Inside the Security Operations Center (SOC): Tools\, Processes\, and Real-World Log Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Join WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate President and Founder of Project Shield\, Hansani Vihanga\, as the featured speaker for Inside the Security Operations Center (SOC): Tools\, Processes\, and Real-World Log Analytics \nThis session will provide a practical look into how Security Operations Centers function\, covering key SOC tools\, workflows\, and real-world log analytics used to detect and respond to cyber threats. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-sri-lanka-affiliate-inside-the-security-operations-center-soc-tools-processes-and-real-world-log-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,Webinar,WiCyS Affiliate
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CREATED:20260618T195143Z
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UID:10003350-1782462600-1782466200@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate | From Policies to Practice: GRC for the Modern Cyber Professional
DESCRIPTION:Join WiCyS Sri Lanka for an exciting session\, “From Policies to Practice: GRC for the Modern Cyber Professional”. Lakshika Sammani Chandradeva will be the featured speaker\, who will share practical insights on how Governance\, Risk and Compliance (GRC) translates into real-world cybersecurity practice. Rajani Piyarathna will host and guide the session. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-sri-lanka-affiliate-from-policies-to-practice-grc-for-the-modern-cyber-professional/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,Webinar,WiCyS Affiliate
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T182914Z
CREATED:20260602T182914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T182914Z
UID:10003305-1782824400-1782828000@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | Transforming Cybersecurity Talent: Why Women Must Lead the Way
DESCRIPTION:Women are the fastest-growing segment of the global talent pool\, but less than 25% hold cybersecurity roles worldwide. The reasons are complex\, the stakes are high\, and the solutions are rarely discussed. \nDrawing on insights from Girls Who Code’s Breaking Barriers: Girls and the Future of Cybersecurity study and WiCyS’s new research\, The ROI of Resilience\, this session will examine what it takes to build and maintain an equitable and sustainable cybersecurity workforce. \nGirls Who Code CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett and Women in Cybersecurity Executive Director Lynn Dohm will connect the dots between early education and long-term workforce equity and sustainability. \nYou will learn: \n\nThe reasons why girls and women disengage from the cybersecurity pipeline\nHow bias\, belonging\, and underrepresentation worsen at each stage of a woman’s cybersecurity career\nPractical steps that employers\, educators\, and advocates can take to turn awareness into action\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-transforming-cybersecurity-talent-why-women-must-lead-the-way/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T190428Z
CREATED:20260624T190428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190428Z
UID:10003358-1784034000-1784037600@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | Can AI Agents Make You “Cyber-Smarter”?
DESCRIPTION:Join Palo Alto Networks experts for an insightful conversation around the transition from generative chatbots to autonomous AI agents. We will explore how agents can simplify security in different domains by automating complex workstreams\, while addressing the critical new risks they introduce to the enterprise landscape. Attendees will leave with a tactical blueprint for integrating agents into their daily operations and a checklist of emerging vulnerabilities to monitor. Discover how to leverage agentic autonomy to stay ahead of threats without sacrificing architectural control or security integrity. \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-can-ai-agents-make-you-cyber-smarter/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260626T143608Z
CREATED:20260626T143541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T143608Z
UID:10003360-1784206800-1784210400@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | Securely Adding AI to Your Dev Team
DESCRIPTION:AI coding tools are showing up on dev teams everywhere\, often faster than security can keep up. A lot of leaders want to lean into agents but feel hesitant because of the risks. And with things moving so fast\, it’s hard to know where to even start. \nThis beginner-friendly webinar is a starting point. We’ll look at what adopting AI on dev teams really means: it isn’t just a speed-up\, it’s a new attack surface. We’ll talk through the risks that already worry people like data exposure and over-permissioned agents\, plus a few quieter ones that are easy to overlook. Then we’ll get practical with a simple framework for adopting AI agents more safely across your development team. As with any other new technology or set of tools\, AI is best used on top of firm foundations. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWhere AI tools can introduce new risks on a dev team both technical and organizational\nWhy review capacity and understanding your own code matter for security\nA practical\, beginner-friendly framework for adopting coding agents more safely\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-securely-adding-ai-to-your-dev-team/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260713T180256Z
CREATED:20260713T180256Z
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UID:10003375-1784372400-1784377800@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:WiCyS Mid Atlantic Affiliate | July Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate for the second upcoming WiCyS MAA meeting scheduled for July. This gathering presents an invaluable opportunity for us to collaboratively discuss your expectations and aspirations as we approach the new year\, which begins in August. \nYour insights\, questions\, and comments are essential as we strategize for a successful year ahead. You are encouraged to bring any ideas or suggestions that will contribute to our Affiliate’s growth and success. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-mid-atlantic-affiliate-july-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,Webinar,WiCyS Affiliate
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ORGANIZER;CN="WiCyS-Mid Atlantic  Affiliate":MAILTO:WiCySMid-Atlantic@affiliates.wicys.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T180628Z
CREATED:20260714T180628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T180628Z
UID:10003380-1784638800-1784642400@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | MAESTRO: Threat Modelling for Agentic AI
DESCRIPTION:The rise of Agentic AI — autonomous systems capable of perceiving their environment\, making decisions\, and taking actions to achieve goals — introduces a fundamentally new threat landscape that traditional security frameworks were never designed to address. When multiple AI agents interact\, learn\, and operate with increasing autonomy\, risks like goal manipulation\, agent impersonation\, data poisoning\, adversarial evasion\, and cross-agent collusion emerge — none of which are adequately captured by frameworks such as STRIDE\, PASTA\, or OCTAVE. \nThis session introduces MAESTRO (Multi-Agent Environment\, Security\, Threat\, Risk\, and Outcome)\, a threat modeling framework published by the Cloud Security Alliance\, designed specifically for the unique challenges of Agentic AI. MAESTRO provides a structured\, layered approach built around a seven-layer reference architecture: \n\nFoundation Models — adversarial examples\, model stealing\, backdoor attacks\nData Operations — data poisoning\, RAG pipeline compromise\, data exfiltration\nAgent Frameworks — supply chain attacks\, input validation exploits\, framework evasion\nDeployment & Infrastructure — container compromise\, orchestration attacks\, lateral movement\nEvaluation & Observability — metric manipulation\, detection evasion\, observability data poisoning\nSecurity & Compliance — security agent compromise\, regulatory non-compliance\, bias in AI security tools\nAgent Ecosystem — agent impersonation\, goal manipulation\, marketplace manipulation\, tool misuse\n\nBeyond layer-specific threats\, the session explores cross-layer attack chains — how an attacker might exploit a vulnerability in deployment infrastructure to poison training data\, ultimately compromising the foundation model — and the agentic architecture patterns (single-agent\, multi-agent\, hierarchical\, human-in-the-loop) that shape the threat surface. \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-maestro-threat-modelling-for-agentic-ai/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173136Z
CREATED:20260713T172649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T173136Z
UID:10003369-1784743200-1784746800@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:WiCyS Florida Affiliate | AI and the 2026 Threatscape: Securing Innovation in the Age of Intelligent Adversaries
DESCRIPTION:What will the cybersecurity threat landscape look like in 2026? And how will AI change both the attacks we face and the defenses we rely on? Join WiCyS Florida for the July virtual event featuring Rishika Akavaram and Jaclyn Sanchez: AI and the 2026 Threatscape: Securing Innovation in the Age of Intelligent Adversaries \nAs organizations rapidly adopt AI technologies\, threat actors are evolving just as quickly. From automated exploitation and data poisoning to deepfake phishing and adaptive malware\, the next generation of cyber threats is already taking shape. \nIn this session\, expect to explore: \n\nHow AI is transforming offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities\nEmerging AI-driven and cloud-native threats expected to shape the 2026 threat landscape\nAI-assisted threat hunting\, behavior analytics\, and autonomous response strategies\nPractical approaches to strengthening resilience while enabling innovation\n\nThrough real-world examples and forward-looking insights\, attendees will gain a better understanding of how to prepare for the future of cybersecurity in an increasingly AI-driven world. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-florida-affiliate-ai-and-the-2026-threatscape-securing-innovation-in-the-age-of-intelligent-adversaries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,Webinar,WiCyS Affiliate
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ORGANIZER;CN="WiCyS - Florida Affiliate":MAILTO:wicysflorida@wicys.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260713T181442Z
CREATED:20260713T181442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T181442Z
UID:10003376-1784797200-1784800800@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | From Security Policies to Security Decisions: How AI Agents Can Operationalize Security at Scale
DESCRIPTION:As organizations grow\, security teams are challenged to consistently apply policies\, controls\, and best practices across an ever-increasing number of applications and technology platforms. This session explores how AI agents can help transform security knowledge (policies\, standards\, controls\, vulnerabilities findings) into actionable security decisions\, enabling organizations to scale security reviews\, control validation\, and risk identification while allowing security professionals to focus on higher-value activities such as risk management\, architecture\, and strategic security initiatives. \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-security-policies-to-security-decisions-how-ai-agents-can-operationalize-security-at-scale/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260721T021547Z
CREATED:20260721T021547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T021547Z
UID:10003391-1785243600-1785247200@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | Breaking into Cybersecurity without a degree: A Non-Traditional Path in Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to land a role at one of the world’s largest tech companies without a college degree? In this session\, I share my unconventional journey from self-taught technologist to cybersecurity professional at AWS — all without formal schooling. Now enrolled in college while working full-time at a FAANG company\, this is a candid look at the realities of building a career in tech through grit\, self-directed learning\, and the power of community\, networking\, and self-education. \nThis talk will touch on how emerging tools — especially AI — are fundamentally changing what it means to learn and grow in cybersecurity whether you have a foundation in formal education or not\, using AI as a personal study partner and research accelerator to leveraging it for hands-on skill-building in areas like cloud security and generative AI at Amazon. \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-into-cybersecurity-without-a-degree-a-non-traditional-path-in-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T163813Z
CREATED:20260727T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T163813Z
UID:10003400-1785848400-1785852000@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | Applying D3FENDTM for OT to Strengthen Your Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Like how MITRE ATT&CK has collated attacker tactics and techniques\, D3FEND was built to model computers\, devices\, computer networks\, and their associated information flows and subsequent countermeasures vital for defense. D3FEND for OT builds upon the understanding that operational environments have their own unique cybersecurity properties and methods. \nThis session will introduce attendees to the D3FEND ontological approach and tools associated with modeling computers\, devices\, networks\, and any associated flows. It will highlight how defenders can model their security scenarios and how it may differ between the environments they are tasked with protecting. \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-applying-d3fendtm-for-ot-to-strengthen-your-architecture/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,CPE/CEU Credits Available,Webinar,WiCyS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260727T164316Z
CREATED:20260727T164316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T164316Z
UID:10003398-1787140800-1787144400@www.wicys.org
SUMMARY:WiCyS Sacramento Affiliate | Cyber Incident: Handling Stressful Situations Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join the WiCyS Sacramento affiliate for a one-hour virtual Lunch & Learn on the human side of incident response. Cyber incidents are high-stakes\, fast-moving\, and stressful by design — urgency\, incomplete information\, and regulatory pressure can trigger tunnel vision\, decision fatigue\, and communication breakdowns right when clarity matters most. The good news: stress during an incident is predictable\, and it’s manageable. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn practical\, field-tested techniques to keep yourself and your team calm\, focused\, and effective when the pressure is on. \nWhat will be covered we’ll cover: \n\nUnderstanding stress in cyber IR — why incidents strain judgment and coordination\, and how to anticipate it\nRoles that reduce chaos — how Incident Commander\, Communications Lead\, Ops Lead\, and Scribe roles distribute cognitive load\nCrisp communication with SBAR — a simple framework (Situation\, Background\, Assessment\, Recommendation) for clear\, actionable updates\nDecision-making under pressure — using the OODA loop to stay deliberate instead of reactive\nPersonal stress tools for rapid reset — tactical pauses\, box breathing\, and checklist reliance you can apply in under two minutes\nMental safety & managing fatigue — blameless culture\, rotations\, and post-incident care that sustain teams through long events\nSkills reinforcement — how micro-tabletop exercises build muscle memory before the real thing\n\nWho should attend:\nAnyone involved in or adjacent to incident response — SOC analysts\, IR team members\, security leaders\, IT professionals\, students\, and career changers. No prior IR experience required. \nLearn more and register HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-sacramento-affiliate-cyber-incident-handling-stressful-situations-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,Webinar,WiCyS Affiliate
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