Calendar of Events

  • WiCyS October Book Club

    Virtual

    Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker by Kevin Mitnick In this “intriguing, insightful and extremely educational” novel, the world’s most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale). Kevin Mitnick was the most […]

  • WiCyS Create Your Leading Edge Program

    WiCyS Create Your Leading Edge Program

    Virtual

    Create Your Leading Edge is a 12-week leadership development program designed for mid-level women in cybersecurity. It emphasizes cultivating authentic leadership, strategic career growth, and workplace confidence. Join us to advance your career on your own terms.   Upcoming schedule or accepted applicants only: Launch webinar: July 24, 1-2 pm CT August 7, 1-2:30 pm […]

  • WiCyS | Amazon x HackerOne “Together We Hack” Capture the Flag (CTF)

    Amazon HQ2 Arlington, VA, United States

    Join us for “Together We Hack,” an exciting Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge co-hosted by Amazon, HackerOne, and Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Open to both experienced professionals and cybersecurity enthusiasts, this event provides skill-building opportunities, industry networking, and career development through keynote presentations and engaging challenges. WiCyS Founder Ambareen Siraj will be kicking off the […]

  • WiCyS Create Your Leading Edge Program

    WiCyS Create Your Leading Edge Program

    Virtual

    Create Your Leading Edge is a 12-week leadership development program designed for mid-level women in cybersecurity. It emphasizes cultivating authentic leadership, strategic career growth, and workplace confidence. Join us to advance your career on your own terms.   Upcoming schedule or accepted applicants only: Launch webinar: July 24, 1-2 pm CT August 7, 1-2:30 pm […]

  • WiCyS | Executive Leaders Network

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • WiCyS | Aspiring Professional Mentorship Program Applications NOW Open

    Virtual

    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. Based on NACE Career Readiness Competencies, the curriculum equips aspiring professionals with the skills, tools, and mentorship needed […]

  • WiCyS Talent Assessment Powered by Skillrex

    Virtual

    WiCyS and skillrex have partnered to launch the WiCyS Talent Assessment, a vital research tool designed to better understand the background, skills, and professional development needs of our members. This is not a test or a certification exam, and no prerequisite knowledge is required. By participating between December 1 and December 31, 2025, you'll help […]

  • Cyber Quest Tournament by WiCyS & SANS Cyber Ranges | Applications Open until December 22

    Virtual

    Cyber Quest Tournament 2026 | Powered by WiCyS & SANS Cyber Ranges Experience the ultimate tournament event with SANS Skills Quest by NetWars, the latest SANS Cyber Ranges cybersecurity hands-on training solution, designed to enhance and validate skills for all cybersecurity roles and levels. Practice existing techniques, develop new tactics, and gain experience in a […]

  • WiCyS December Book Club

    Virtual

    Book: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick- Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions […]

  • WiCyS | Executive Leaders Network

    Virtual

    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 […]