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SUMMARY:WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) | Applications Now OPEN
DESCRIPTION:The WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) is designed to provide WiCyS members with hands-on\, technical training in identifying\, reporting\, and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Utilizing the WiCyS website and platform as a live training environment\, participants gain real-world experience in vulnerability discovery\, triage\, and reporting—key skills that enhance their résumés and prepare them for careers in cybersecurity. The program empowers members to become “Defenders of WiCyS” by fostering a deeper understanding of secure coding practices\, systems analysis and responsible disclosure processes. \nParticipants are encouraged to collaborate\, share insights\, and build their technical acumen in a supportive community environment. The VDP is open to all WiCyS members and serves as a stepping stone toward more advanced training and industry engagement. \nThe VDP program will run from June 2\, 2025\, to June 1\, 2026. Applications will be open continuously from May 5\, 2025\, to May 1\, 2026—members can apply anytime. \nAvailable to:\n\nWiCyS members of all experience levels (domestic or international)\nProfessionals seeking hands-on experience\nIndividuals interested in vulnerability discovery and reporting\nMembers looking to strengthen offensive and defensive security skills\n\nWhat You Get:\n\nAccess to a live\, real-world training environment using the WiCyS platform\nOpportunities to discover\, report\, and triage actual vulnerabilities\nExposure to responsible disclosure processes and secure coding principles\nPotential future involvement in a formal bug bounty program through industry partnerships\nAnd More!\n\nProgram Details:\n\nProgram Runs June 2\, 2025 – June 1\, 2026\nApplication Open: May 5\, 2025 – May 1\, 2026\nLaunch webinar: May 27\, 1-2 pm CT\n\n  \nMore details about the VDP program and to apply visit HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-vulnerability-disclosure-program-vdp-applications-open-may-5th/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:All Career Levels,WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260429T235539
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SUMMARY:WiCyS | Security Training Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship\, made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters\, is a multi-staged scholarship opportunity for WiCyS members. Those selected will participate in a reliable pathway to launch and advance in their cybersecurity careers through skills development. The focus of this scholarship is to award WiCyS members who are seeking cybersecurity employment within the next 1.5 years. The program is designed for students and/or career changers! \nBuild and leverage the power of community. During each stage of the scholarship\, a cohort is established with mentors and peers to help guide and support recipients. This powerful network will be there through every step of the scholarship experience to lean in on. The collective strength of all involved is priceless. \nGraduates of the program will be ready to pursue careers in cybersecurity! \n\n\n\n\nAll WiCyS members\, over age 18\, are invited to apply.  This training program is composed of multiple stages. Each stage has specific criteria. Throughout the program\, continuation to the next stage is based on performance in the previous stage and application data. \nWhat Makes this Program Unique: \n\nFinds hidden cybersecurity talent\nElevates those with aptitude\, grit\, and determination\nEmpowers all participants with real-world skills they can continue to build upon\nChanges lives by enabling final-stage participants to start cybersecurity jobs in less than a year of completion\nProvides direct impact on the cybersecurity workforce by launching careers\n\n\n\n  \nMore information HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-security-training-scholarship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CPE/CEU Credits Available,WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260429T235539
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SUMMARY:WiCyS | Aspiring Professional Mentorship Program
DESCRIPTION:The WiCyS Aspiring Professional Mentorship Program connects undergraduate WiCyS student members with experienced mentors across the cybersecurity industry. This 4-month group-based mentorship experience helps students build core career readiness skills while engaging in a supportive\, empowering community. \nBased on NACE Career Readiness Competencies\, the curriculum equips aspiring professionals with the skills\, tools\, and mentorship needed to confidently enter the workforce and thrive. We will be accepting 300 undergraduate mentees and 100 mentors of all levels. Application acceptance will be based upon date of submission and mentor availability. \n\nThanks to the generous support of WiCyS’ strategic partner\, Google! More information HERE
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-aspiring-professional-mentorship-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260429T235539
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SUMMARY:WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Power & Presence: Public Speaking Learning Sprint Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Confidence and presence are essential for mid-career professionals navigating leadership moments\, presentations\, and high-pressure conversations. This learning sprint is designed to help participants access grounded confidence and communicate with clarity and authority. \nParticipants will learn practical\, body-based\, and voice techniques to regulate nerves\, project presence\, and transform anxiety into authenticity. This session is ideal for those looking to strengthen how they show up when it matters most. \nOpen to: Mid-career WiCyS members \nSession date: March 24\, 2026\, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT \nLearn more and apply on our website
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-decoding-dialogue-power-presence-public-speaking-learning-sprint-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260429T235539
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SUMMARY:WiCyS | SANS International Women's Day Social Media Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Monday\, March 2\, as WiCyS and SANS join forces to celebrate International Women’s Day with an exciting\, interactive social media challenge designed to engage and inspire the cybersecurity community. Open to all WiCyS members\, the challenge will feature two technical challenges and one non-technical challenge. The competition will take place on LinkedIn\, with prizes awarded to winners selected by random draw from all eligible submissions that include correct answers. The challenge opens March 2 and closes March 5. Stay tuned to the WiCyS LinkedIn page for full details and to join the International Women’s Day celebration! \nThe winner will select one intermediate to advanced SANS training course and corresponding GIAC certification exam attempt from the following options: FOR563: Applied Data Science and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity; SEC535: Security Analytics with Machine Learning; SEC545: Cloud Security Attacker Techniques and Defenses; SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI for Cybersecurity Professionals; or SEC598: Security Automation and Orchestration. \nVisit the WiCyS LinkedIn page to participate starting March 2 HERE \n 
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-sans-international-womens-day-social-media-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T210730Z
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SUMMARY:WiCyS | SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise Program at RSAC Conference 2026 Invite Only
DESCRIPTION:About the SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise at  RSAC Conference 2026: \nThis 90-minute SANS Executive Cyber Exercise will put you inside a simulated cyber event to help your organization understand what it takes to respond to a cyber incident from a strategic perspective. The simulated exercise will emphasize the importance of a well-practiced cyber crisis plan and the leadership skills required to deal with today’s threats. SANS facilitators will use real-world experience and industry best practices to expose areas for improvement in their crisis response plans within a safe environment. \nDate: \nThis SANS ECE (RSAC 2026 Conference) will be held in-person on March 23rd\, 1 – 3pm PST in San Francisco. Location details will be provided to accepted participants. \nRequirements: \nOpen to Senior-level Managers – Deputy CISO/CISO/CIO/VPs who support WiCyS’s mission to recruit\, retain\, and advance women in cybersecurity.\nRegistered to attend the in-person RSAC 2026 Conference. Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations as this is not covered by WiCyS or SANS. \nKey Learnings: \nAbility to better assess organizational readiness for a business response to a cyber crisis.\nApply industry best practices in cybersecurity\, organizational structure\, and crisis communications.\nUnderstand and plan for emerging trends in cybercrime.\nApplications are open from January 29\, 2026 to February 26\, 2026. \nTo learn more about the WiCyS SANS ECE at RSAC Conference 2026 and timeline click HERE \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to the WiCyS Program Coordinator\, Adaeze Udoh at adaeze@wicys.org. We look forward to your application!
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-sans-executive-cybersecurity-exercise-program-rsac2026-invite-only-2/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
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SUMMARY:WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Translating Tech: Speaking So They'll Get It Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:As cybersecurity professionals advance\, the ability to clearly explain technical work to non-technical audiences becomes critical. This session helps mid-career professionals communicate complex ideas in ways that resonate\, influence\, and build credibility. \nParticipants will learn how to simplify technical concepts without losing expertise\, structure explanations clearly\, and adapt messaging for executives\, clients\, and broader audiences. \nOpen to: Mid-career WiCyS members \nSession date: April 21\, 2026\, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT \nLearn more and apply on our website
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-decoding-dialogue-translating-tech-speaking-so-theyll-get-it-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T140000
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SUMMARY:WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Power & Presence: Public Speaking Learning Sprint
DESCRIPTION:Confidence and presence are essential for mid-career professionals navigating leadership moments\, presentations\, and high-pressure conversations. This learning sprint is designed to help participants access grounded confidence and communicate with clarity and authority. \nParticipants will learn practical\, body-based\, and voice techniques to regulate nerves\, project presence\, and transform anxiety into authenticity. This session is ideal for those looking to strengthen how they show up when it matters most. \nSession date: March 24\, 2026\, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT \nLearn more on our website
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-decoding-dialogue-power-presence-public-speaking-learning-sprint/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260429T235539
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SUMMARY:WiCyS | Executive Leaders Network
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Leaders Network brings together top cybersecurity leaders to share insights\, solve challenges\, and build a trusted community of peers. In a field that is constantly changing and where leadership can often feel isolating\, this network offers a space for open dialogue\, collaborative problem-solving\, and strategic support. It also serves as a platform to identify and elevate mid-career professionals into senior roles\, advancing the broader mission to strengthen and diversify leadership across the cybersecurity workforce. \n  \nCriteria: Cybersecurity C-Suite\, President\, VP\, or Director\n \nMeeting Cadence: Monthly\, Invite-Only\n\nYou must meet the criteria outlined above to join this network. Please complete the form HERE only if you are a cybersecurity C-Suite\, President\, VP\, or Director.
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/wicys-senior-leaders-network-2-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T130000
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CREATED:20260324T204520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204520Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informational webinar for the WICYS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp. The WICYS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp will take 500 WiCyS members through a 14-hour self-paced\, technical mentor-supported\, training program for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification. \nAll participating WiCyS members will also receive a voucher to take their certification. You do not need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a demanding and rewarding field\, one that opens limitless opportunities worldwide. Certified in Cybersecurity from ISC2 – the new entry-level certification from the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP® — gives you the knowledge and skills you need to begin your first role ready for what’s next. \nWhen you’re Certified in Cybersecurity\, you’ll gain access to a wealth of career-building ISC2 member benefits and our global network of 350\,000 certified members\, associates\, and candidates. Start your career with a certified advantage! \nRegister for this webinar and view the recording if you are unable to join live.
URL:https://www.wicys.org/event/webinar-wicys-isc2-certified-in-cybersecurity-certification-spring-camp-3/
LOCATION:BrightTALK
CATEGORIES:Webinar,WiCyS,WiCyS Program
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