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 […]
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 […]
WiCyS encourages its members to submit to Identiverse 2026. The annual Identiverse Conference is the keystone event for digital identity practitioners, professionals, and leaders. 2026 will be the seventeenth year bringing together the best across industry and enterprise to share insights, synthesize new ideas, and advance the state of modern digital identity and security. The […]
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 […]
Are you ready to boost your cybersecurity career? Start with networking—the essential cybersecurity skill! In this bootcamp, participants will learn the importance of understanding technologies like IP addressing, layer four protocols and ports, routing, switching, and other foundational technical concepts. This education is delivered through the Fortinet Networking Bootcamp, which kicks off for WiCyS members […]
WiCyS Education and Training Affiliate has partnered with DefCon Training to bring greater exposure to training opportunities in CyberSecurity. Call for trainers for DefCon 2026 in Las Vegas, August 8-11, is NOW open. Training can be an excellent way to grow your career by learning a new skill and showcase your expertise. Submit your training […]
Apply to attend RSAC 2026 with WiCyS! We have complimentary full conference passes to provide as scholarships open to ALL of our members. We request that only those committed to attending the entire event complete the complimentary pass application. We will also have a few WiCyS-specific events throughout RSAC 2026 that recipients must attend. NO travel […]
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 the WiCyS Educational and Training Affiliate for an informative webinar on how and why to facilitate a training at DefCon. Learn the career growth opportunities that on-site training can offer and how to best showcase your expertise to the DefCon community. This session will be joined by SeeYew Mo, Director of Training for DefCon […]
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 […]
Join us for an in-depth look at the WiCyS GRC - Governance, Risk & Compliance program, a 14-week intensive training for early to mid-career women professionals in cybersecurity. This program uses the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to teach the fundamentals of GRC, covering policy writing, control implementation, evidence gathering, and risk identification. The course […]
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 […]
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) has long been seen as a process heavy, documentation-driven function, but the future demands something very different. As organizations scale and threats evolve, GRC can no longer rely on manual workflows, fragmented tools, and traditional governance models. It must transform into a discipline that is engineered, automated, and deeply integrated […]
The rise of AI agents introduces a new frontier of security challenges that go beyond traditional cybersecurity. In this WiCyS webinar, Christine Sizemore, a Security Specialist at Google Cloud, will guide you through the unique security architecture of AI agents. She will explore the top risks, including prompt injection and tool manipulation, and provide a […]
Join WiCyS and SANS Technology Institute for an informative webinar designed for women at every stage of their cybersecurity career, discussing how the SANS Technology Institute's degree and certificate programs turn potential into day-one impact and long-term growth. We’ll explore the journeys of alumnae from varied backgrounds who found opportunity, confidence, and career success through […]
Join us for the 12th Annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference, March 11–13, 2026, in National Harbor, MD. Registration will remain available until capacity is reached. The WiCyS Conference is the premier event to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity, bringing together leaders from academia, research, government, and industry. Conference programming includes keynote speakers, […]
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, […]
Curious about Decoding Dialogue and whether it’s the right fit for you? Join WiCyS and Fearless Communicators for a live informational webinar introducing this new communication-focused program. During this session, you’ll learn about the goals of Decoding Dialogue, the upcoming workshops, who each session is best suited for, and what participants can expect from the […]
About the SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise at RSAC Conference 2026: This 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 […]
WiCyS Student Chapter Leaders-Only Meeting: WiCyS Student Chapters are developed and launched at a rapid rate around the world and help showcase the collective strength of the Women in the CyberSecurity community. Each month, these outstanding women student leaders and their faculty advisors connect to share updates on WiCyS global, best student chapter practices, upcoming […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with the Tampa Official Cybersecurity Summit on January 30th and provide our community with free admission. The Seventh Annual Tampa Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full […]
Join WiCyS Central Ohio Affiliate for a pre-show No Host Happy Hour at Gemut Biergarten from 5:00-6:30 pm in the heated outdoor space for a no-host happy hour. Don't miss […]
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.