WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

WiCyS Nigeria Affiliate | STRATEGIC GOAL SETTING: ACHIEVING 2024 MILESTONES AND PLANNING FOR 2025
2024-11-28 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Virtual
The objective of this webinar is to help participants reflect on their 2024 achievements, analyze challenges, and set clear, actionable goals for the upcoming year. Attendees will explore effective goal-setting techniques, learn how to measure progress and build resilience in the face of challenges. The session will provide practical tools to align personal or organizational milestones with long-term visions, ensuring sustainable success into 2025.

Let’s reflect on your 2024 career journey, celebrate progress, and map out a winning strategy for 2025. Here is your chance to level up your goals and connect with like-minded professionals!
Register for this FREE event HERE

WiCyS Germany Affiliate | How is (Gen)AI changing the cybersecurity world and how is Palo Alto Networks dealing with it?
2024-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris) | Virtual
Join Us for an Engaging Webinar Hosted by WiCyS Germany in Collaboration with Palo Alto Networks! This webinar will provide a valuable session on the transformative impact of (Gen)AI in cybersecurity and the cutting-edge strategies Palo Alto Networks is implementing to lead in this fast-evolving field.
Webinar Agenda:
🔹 Intro Talk on Women in Cybersecurity
🔹 Trends & Influences of AI in Cybersecurity
🔹 Palo Alto Networks’ Approach
🔹 Application Process Experience Sharing
🔹 Q&A
👥 Meet Our Host and Speakers:

Aneesha Gupta: VP of WiCyS Germany, cybersecurity leader, and advocate for women in tech. Aneesha will be hosting the event and guiding insightful discussions throughout.
Florian Hartwig: VP & Managing Director Germany at Palo Alto Networks. With over 20 years in the (cloud) computing industry, Florian brings unparalleled expertise.
Bilge-Asena K.: Regional Sales Manager Germany, Palo Alto Networks. Former Director of Women at Amazon Events Germany, Asena is a powerhouse in the IT industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and see how AI is reshaping cybersecurity. Mark your calendar and be part of the conversation!
🔗 Register HERE

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2024-12-03 19:00 - 2024-12-04 19:00, 2025-01-07 19:00 - 2025-01-08 13:00, 2025-02-04 19:00 - 2025-02-05 13:00 UTC | Virtual
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trailblaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q&A.
Affiliate meetings are held on the first Tuesday at 7:00 pm CT and the first Wednesday at 1:00 pm CT of the month.

WiCyS Professional Affiliate International Leaders Only Meeting
2024-12-04 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | Virtual
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trail blaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q & A.
International Affiliate meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00am CT.

WiCyS Professional Affiliate International Leaders Only Meeting
2024-12-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-01-08 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-02-05 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | Virtual
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trail blaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q & A.
International Affiliate meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00am CT.

WiCyS Minnesota | BSides Austin: “Salesforce Snafus: Unveiling and Exploiting Security Misconfigurations Using Commonly Used Widgets”
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-06 | Commons Learning Center on the J.J. Pickle Research Campus at The University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road Bldg 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Join WiCyS Minnesota’s Jessa Gegax as she presents at BSides Austin on Salesforce Snafus: Unveiling and Exploiting Security Misconfigurations Using Commonly Used Widgets.
This talk explores how to leverage the nooks and crannies of Salesforce to find and abuse misconfigurations that chain together and create serious vulnerabilities that leak sensitive data to adversaries. It highlights that security concerns still exist on applications built on a well-known CRM tool with declarative or “point-and-click” development, where to discover them, and how they can be remediated. It provides a real-world scenario of using various Salesforce widgets to find security vulnerabilities like Insecure Direct Object References (IDORs) and Broken Authorization as a means of stealing sensitive client information. It offers solutions for detection and prevention for these elevated attacks that relate to common security best practices. At the end of this discussion, you will walk away with better awareness of the vulnerabilities existing in Salesforce, how they can be discovered, remediated, then prevented. You may even learn a new trick or two on how to think like a hacker when building your company’s next communication tool!

The very first BSides in Austin was organized in 2010 by Jack Daniel and Ben Tomhave. This was the fourth BSides ever to be held, and it had about 30 attendees. In 2011, Michael Gough stepped up and took over organization of our local event. Even as he continued to manage the BSides Austin events through 2015, Michael also helped kick off BSides Texas in 2012, and was heavily involved in BSides throughout Texas (including Dallas, San Antonio and Houston). Matt and Janice have been running BSides Austin since 2016. BSides Austin has grown in that short time into a two-day event with around 750 participants. Our goal is to continue providing a fantastic event with great content and training for the information security community.

Register HERE

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | Women in Cybersecurity Holiday Meetup
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | McGregor’s Bar & Grill, 10475San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Celebrate the season with WiCyS San Diego! This is a fun and casual event to connect, network, and catch up with members, allies, and partners in our affiliate. Wear your favorite ugly sweater or bring a white elephant gift (maximum $15) to join the holiday cheer!
This is our last event for the year 2024. It is a fun and casual event to connect, network, and catch up with members and allies in cybersecurity. Open to all – don’t miss this festive opportunity to mingle and grow your network!

Register HERE for this FREE event.

WiCyS Mid Atlantic Affiliate | Holiday Brunch
2024-12-28 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 707 7th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Come join us for a delightful holiday as we close out 2024 and usher in the new year!WiCyS Mid-Atlantic + Women Cyberjutsu co-hosted Holiday Brunch, a festive in-person gathering to connect with cyber peeps!
Come join us for a delightful holiday as we close out 2024 and usher in the new year!
This event promises a wonderful opportunity to network, share experiences, and build lasting connections. Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion to unwind, relax, and enjoy the holiday spirit with cyber-minded individuals.
Register HERE for this free event

WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate | 6th Annual Golf Open and Tournament Sponsorship Webinar
2025-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual
We are excited to announce that the WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate will be hosting an informative webinar on January 7, 2025, at 3pm CST.
This webinar is designed to provide comprehensive details on sponsorship costs and benefits for our 6th Annual WiCyS MN Golf Open and Tournament to be held at Dellwood Country Club MN on June 2, 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for organizations looking to support and engage with the WiCyS MN community. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn how you can contribute and benefit from this partnership.
📧 Email us at wicysminnesota@wicys.org by January 6, 2025 to get added to the invite.
IMPORTANT! Immediately following this webinar, you can sign up as a sponsor for the event on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We look forward to your participation!

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Monthly Social
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Easy Tiger – The Linc, 6406 North interstate 35 Frontage Rd #1100, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Join Women In CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin for our January Monthly Social! Please join us as we network with fellow cybersecurity professionals, discuss upcoming events, and deep dive into our board positions opening up! 👯
📆 Date: January 18th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Easy Tiger at the Linc
👗 Dress Code: Casual
Whether you’re an established pro or a newcomer in the cybersecurity field, this is YOUR opportunity to build powerful connections. All are welcome to join us for a dynamic morning of growth and camaraderie.
Please RSVP HERE

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | ARE CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION ONE OF YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION?
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | La Jolla/Riford Public Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92037, United States
This is our kickoff 2025 speaker series event exploring if a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification is the right step for someone in a cybersecurity career! Setting an introductory session with Shailaja Gogate, an experienced cybersecurity educator, to learn about the CISSP certification requirements, key modules, and how it aligns with career goals.
This event includes a Q&A session to address attendees questions, followed by an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals in the cybersecurity field. It is open to everyone in the field; whether one is just starting their journey in cybersecurity or looking to advance, this session will help to decide if CISSP fits 2025 professional development goals.

Register HERE

WiCyS Healthcare Affiliate | Presents: Mari Savickis Wellness Workshop
2025-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us for a call focused on centering your wellbeing. Presenting to the group will be WiCyS Healthcare Affiliate member, Mari Savickis. Mari’s day job is serving as VP of Public Policy for the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). When she is not navigating the swamp of Washington, you can find her teaching and taking yoga. Mari is certified yoga teacher and freshly minted certified wellness coach. She has a lifelong passion for wellness and her journey to improve to her and family’s wellbeing has taken several unexpected twists and turns.
We are all running at high-speed sand sometimes (ok for many of us a lot of the time), it can feel like we are running on fumes. Mari will share some practical tips and help guide a discussion to help you bring yourself and your wellbeing into focus.
Please come prepared with two items:
An envelope
A recommended book, podcast, webcast, TED talk or movie that less work related and more fun/hobby/relaxing
Please RSVP HERE for this event

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | Discussion & Book Review with Author Heidi Trost On Human-Centered Security
2025-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
This will be a virtual event: an engaging and thought-provoking book review and Q&A session with Heidi Trost, the author of Human-Centered Security. Heidi is a renowned cybersecurity user experience (UX) leader and podcast host of Human-Centered Security. Heidi brings a unique perspective to the critical interplay between humans, systems, and cybersecurity threats.
In this session, Heidi will share insights from her book and her experience working with cross-disciplinary teams to improve the security user experience. She will explore how systems designers can approach cybersecurity challenges with a human-centered mindset, ensuring systems are safer, more intuitive, and resilient against evolving threats.
This discussion is designed for all cybersecurity professionals, UX designers, software developers, or just someone interested in the human side of cybersecurity. This talk will offer actionable insights and practical strategies for creating secure and user-friendly systems.

Register for this discussion HERE

WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate | New Year's Virtual Meet and Greet
2025-01-25 10:30 - 11:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Join us for a fun-filled virtual meet and greet where we meet the board and the members of WiCyS kickstarting the new year together and setting our vision for the rest of the year!

Join the event HERE

WiCyS Chicago Affiliate | 2025 - Elevating Cyber Luncheon
2025-01-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Union League Club 65 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60604, United States
Join Women in Cybersecurity Chicago Affiliate for an exciting in-person luncheon where we’ll be diving deep into all things cybersecurity. Network with industry professionals, learn from experts, and elevate your knowledge in a supportive and engaging environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and take your cybersecurity skills to the next level.

Reserve your spot now HERE

WiCyS UKI Affiliate | Cyber Security & Cloud Expo
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06 | Olympia London – National Hall, Hammersmith Rd, Kensington, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Join our UKI Affiliate at the Cyber Security & Cloud Expo to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more!
Cyber Security & Cloud Expo is the leading event covering Zero-Day Vigilance, Threat Detection, Global Cyber Conflicts, Generative AI, Quantum Computing, Risk Management, Cloud Transformation, Hybrid Cloud strategies, DevSecOps Integration and AI & ML in Infrastructure.

More details and to register HERE

WiCyS Colorado Affiliate | Jeffcon
2025-02-07 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Bear Creek High School, 9800 W Dartmouth Pl, Lakewood, C, 80027, United States
WiCyS Colorado is supporting Jeffco Public Schools Information Technology (IT) department at their annual Jeffcon, a student technology conference.
This one-day, interactive conference allows students to learn about various IT roles from experienced Jeffco staff and industry professionals, and explore various career paths in the field of IT.
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Ashley Ambrose starred collegiately at Mississippi Valley State from 1988-1992 and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (29th pick overall) of the 1992 NFL draft. He would go on to become a 13-year veteran in the league, playing four seasons with the Colts (1992-95), three with Cincinnati (1996-98), three with New Orleans (1999, 2003-04) and three with Atlanta (2000-02).
Ambrose earned his degree in Industrial Technology in 1992 from MVSU, where he lettered four years at cornerback. He had 17 interceptions, 40 pass deflections and 110 tackles during his college career, when he also had seven kick returns for touchdowns (four punt, three kickoff). He has long been active in community service, as he developed the “Ashley Ambrose All-A’s Club” that rewarded high school students and athletes who excelled academically.
Ambrose earned All-Pro honors with the Bengals in 1996, when he was also the AFC Defensive Back of the Year. During his career, he had 42 interceptions, returning three for touchdowns, and also had 178 pass deflections to go with 514 tackles (464 solo). When the NFL started tracking the career pass deflections stat in 1994, he had 173 of his overall total in the final 168 games of his career, with that average of 1.03 per game ranking him fourth overall in the NFL between 1994 and 2009, and just one of eight players to average one or more per game.
He also participated in VH-1’s Save the Music program and in the NFL United Way Hometown Huddles Campaign among many things he did as a professional, which included donating hundreds of tickets to scholar-athletes.
He’s currently still working in the community as a Student Engagement Advocate in Dropout Prevention for the largest District in the Denver area. His job is to help our youth and African American students in K-12 to stay in school and help them continue to further their education for a better future. Ambrose is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana but resides in Golden, Colorado and is married to Melanie Ambrose and they have 4 kids. Aisha, AJ, Konner and Briella.

Register HERE for this event!

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | Will you keep trash in your fridge? Learn 5S - A use case of Asset Management.
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | La Jolla/Riford Public Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92037, United States
This workshop event introduces a practical approach to asset management by integrating the principles of the 5S methodology—sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain—that are commonly used in manufacturing into cybersecurity practices with empathy and respect for all parties involved.
Participants will explore how the 5S framework can help identify and categorize critical software and hardware assets, ensuring that only necessary resources are maintained, protected, and optimized. By “sorting” and assessing assets, organizations can eliminate obsolete or redundant systems, reducing costs and minimizing potential attack surfaces. “Setting in order” and “shining” will involve organizing and maintaining essential assets to boost operational efficiency. “Standardizing” ensures consistent protection policies across all assets, while “sustaining” involves ongoing monitoring and updates to keep the system secure.

Please register HERE for this event

WiCyS Phoenix Affiliate | What is Field CISO
2025-02-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
Unlock the world of cybersecurity with Jennifer Pittman-Leeper, SLED Field CISO, Axonius & Criag George, Field CISO, Defy Security in this inspiring Cyber Chat! Hear real-life stories, career tips, and insider secrets from two Field CISOs.

WiCyS Chicago Affiliate | ChiBrrCon V 2025
2025-02-13 | Hermann Hall Conference Center, 3241 South Federal, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Join our WiCyS Chicago Affiliate at ChiBrrCon V to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. And do not miss WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm interviewed in a Fireside chat with Michael Phillips from 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm CT.
ChiBrrCon is a privately funded, not-for-profit, charitable organization established for information security and technology focused individuals. Building on years of hosting in-house conferences to help address tight corporate training budgets, ChiBrrCon was founded by corporate information security leaders and sponsored by their respective organizations in 2020.
The mission and vision of ChiBrrCon are the same as the ones our founders set with their own in-house programs; to provide attendees with high quality training, an opportunity to present to a safe audience, and an opportunity to meet peers with like interests.
Join WiCyS Chicago’s Discord Channel for a discount code: https://discord.gg/BYkwZYx6Hy
Register HERE

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Monthly Social
2025-02-15 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Easy Tiger – The Linc, 6406 North interstate 35 Frontage Rd #1100, Austin, TX, 78752, United States
Join Women In CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin for our February Monthly Social! Please join us as we network with fellow cybersecurity professionals and discuss upcoming events!👯
📆 Date: February 15th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Easy Tiger at the Linc
👗 Dress Code: Casual
Whether you’re an established pro or a newcomer in the cybersecurity field, this is YOUR opportunity to build powerful connections. All are welcome to join us for a dynamic morning of growth and camaraderie.

Register HERE

WiCyS Colorado Affiliate | Speed Networking
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Cyber Qubits, 6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste 300, Greenwood Village, C, 80111, United States
Join us for an evening of connections and cocktails! This event is designed to build relationships, and expand professional networks. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your journey, this is your chance to engage in meaningful conversations with fellow women in the cybersecurity.
Enjoy light bites and beverages. Spark a conversation that could lead to insights and new friendships. Let’s celebrate the power of women in tech and create a stronger, more connected cybersecurity community.

WiCyS Sacramento Affiliate | Panel & Mixer
2025-02-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | accenture Event Space, 1610 R Street, Sacramento, C, 95811, United States
This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build lasting relationships. Open to industry professionals and students looking to break into the field of cybersecurity.
What to Expect:
🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 Networking Opportunities: Meet passionate professionals and build lasting relationships.
⚡ Panel Discussion: Learn about the top cybersecurity topics to watch for in 2025.
🍴 Light Refreshments: Enjoy snacks and drinks while mingling with peers.
Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity expert or just starting out in the field, this mixer is the perfect place to meet new people, exchange ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences.

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Hike and Talk
2025-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, 2401 Holly Street, Austin, T, United States
Join WiCyS Austin for a jaunt on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail in central Austin! 🥾
Saturday, February 22nd from 09AM – 11AMish
This will be a continuation of our monthly socials – casual and informal networking opportunities, as well as a chance for you to let your affiliate board members know how WiCyS Austin can better serve you. 🌲👩‍💼📈
You can register HERE for this event.

WiCyS Chicago Affiliate | Think Cyber Foundation Cyber Week 2025
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-25 | Virtual
WiCyS Chicago Affiliate is partnering with Think Cyber Foundation to bring two virtual events to our community as part of their hybrid CyberWeek 2025 program. ThinkCyber is about bringing security awareness to everyone in their day-to-day tasks and jobs, regardless of the background or industry they come from. More importantly, it is about shaping the mindset and training the security muscle of the new generation of engineers who will solve our future technology challenges and help build stronger systems.
We recommend registering for Day 1 and 2 virtual days where you can attend fireside chats and participate in games to earn the digital defender badge.
More information and how to register HERE

WiCyS Ontario Affiliate | CAREER HACKS FROM THE BOARD: HOW TO ADVANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
2025-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Zoom, IN
Looking to break into cybersecurity, level up your career, or switch into a specialized role? Join WiCyS Ontario Affiliate for a real talk panel discussion with women leaders in cybersecurity who have been where you are and will share practical career tips, personal experiences, and strategies for success.
What we’ll cover:
💡 How to get started in cybersecurity (even if you’re coming from another field)
📈 Ways to build your skills, grow your network, and step into leadership
🔄 How to pivot into specialized roles
💪 Overcoming challenges and staying resilient in this fast-paced industry
Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next career move, this is your chance to hear from women who’ve done it—and ask them all your burning questions. Don’t miss out!
