Calendar of Events

  • WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) | Applications Now OPEN

    Virtual
    All Career Levels

    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 […]

  • WiCyS | CyberSecurity Awareness Month 2025

    Virtual

    In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has developed a toolkit to share with our community.  This toolkit includes free and effective tools that individuals can use to mobilize the community, raise cyber awareness and promote proper cyber hygiene to reduce cyber risk. Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress […]

  • 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 […]

  • Webinar | WiCyS AI Accelerator Program Launch

    BrightTALK

    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 […]

  • WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Networking for Introverts Applications Open

    Virtual

    Networking does not have to mean working the room or forcing yourself to be someone you are not. This interactive session is designed to help early-career professionals build meaningful professional connections in a way that feels authentic, grounded, and sustainable. Participants will learn practical tools to start conversations with ease, navigate networking environments with confidence, […]

  • 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 […]