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 […]
Don't miss “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” New Orleans Gala Premiere featuring WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm! Resilient Features is thrilled to invite you to the Gala Premiere of The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary at GSX 2025 in New Orleans. This very special event — sponsored by Amazon: Worldwide Operations Security in partnership with ASIS International. Are you planning […]
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 […]
This October, join WiCyS and the Cyber Education Alliance as we #GetCyberSmart2025 for Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Check out GetCyberSmart.org for resources across over a dozen organizations to keep your kids and students safe online and explore jobs in cybersecurity. Learn more about the alliance's ongoing initiatives and Get Cyber Smart HERE
About the SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise (Virtual): This 90-minute virtual SANS Executive Cyber Exercise on October 1st at 11am CT will put 30 senior-level WiCyS members inside a simulated cyber event to help their organization understand what it takes to respond to a cyber incident from a strategic perspective. The simulated exercise will emphasize the […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organizations face unprecedented challenges in balancing innovation with responsibility. This comprehensive webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, ServiceNow, explores how AI is fundamentally transforming both cyber defense and attack strategies, while introducing critical questions about integrity, ethics, and decision-making authority in cybersecurity. WiCyS is proud to provide members […]
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 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 […]
Join WiCyS Colorado Affiliate for an exclusive Cybersecurity Leadership Panel you won't want to miss! This special evening will include four local CISOs and WiCyS Executive Director, Lynn Dohm, moderated by Kate Marshall. Our conversation will be focused on mid and seasoned women in security who are looking to advance their careers in management or […]
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 […]
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 […]
All WiCyS members are invited to participate in a survey—a collaboration between Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and FourOne Insights—to better understand how skills-based practices can support the advancement of women in cybersecurity. The results will be used to create a comprehensive report to be shared with the broader cybersecurity community. All responses are completely anonymous […]
Join WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and skillrex Chief Strategist & CEO Jeff Welgan deliver their Insights to Impact: Skills-based Strategies for the Future Cyber Workforce presentation at INCYBER Forum on the main stage on October 15th, 11:50 am - 12:30 pm. The only Pan-Canadian & International cybersecurity conference driving the country's digital resilience. For […]
As organizations increasingly adopt agentic AI solutions, security considerations have become paramount in ensuring these autonomous systems operate safely at enterprise scale. This webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, Amazon, will explore comprehensive strategies for building, deploying, and securing AI agents on Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging the latest security frameworks and best practices tailored for […]
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 helps identify and elevate mid-career […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join WiCyS and the Cyber Education Alliance to prepare young adults for futures in cybersecurity. Share GetCyberSmart.org with students and teachers for a wide range of cybersecurity opportunities. Learn more about the alliance’s ongoing initiatives and Get Cyber Smart HERE
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 […]
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 helps identify and elevate mid-career […]
Join WiCyS at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and our Deputy Director, Michele Tomasic, to connect with WiCyS. Please stop by our booth to meet our team, connect with our global staff, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. The SWE25 Annual Conference, hosted by the Society of Women Engineers, is where the […]
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 […]
Join WiCyS and Microsoft for the second CyberHERo Summit, a transformative event dedicated to empowering women in the field of cybersecurity. CyberHERo welcomes everyone, women, allies, supporters, and champions, who share a commitment to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women to thrive at every stage of their careers. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, […]
Join WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and skillrex Chief Strategist & CEO Jeff Welgan as they deliver their Insights to Impact: Skills-based Strategies for the Future Cyber Workforce presentation at InfoSec World. Don't miss Lynn as a panelist for the Women in Cyber Panel: Leading with Vision and Impact at the Women in Cyber Summit […]
What really happens when a company faces a cyberattack? In this interactive webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner SentinelOne, the audience will step into the middle of a fictional cyber crisis and take part in key decisions through live polls. Along the way, the presenters will bust common myths, share real-world insights, and highlight the teamwork […]
Join WiCyS at ISC2 Security Congress 2025, and our Deputy Director, Michele Tomasic, and Program Director Mary Jane Partain, to connect with WiCyS. Please stop by our booth to meet our team, connect with our global staff, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. Security Congress brings together cyber, information, software, and infrastructure security […]
Now in its eighth year, the DIRC series remains the premier forum for bridging rigorous research and real-world application in the pursuit of more inclusive and successful organizations. DIRC25 marks a bold evolution. In response to today’s increasingly polarized climate, we are reframing the conversation around two universally relevant priorities: Merit and Inclusion. This year's focus will be […]
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