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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Participants will learn practical, body-based, and voice techniques to regulate nerves, project presence, and transform anxiety into authenticity. This session is ideal 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 serves as a platform to […]
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 […]
In an era of “copy-paste” content and algorithmic echo chambers, standing out has never been harder—or more essential. Artificial Intelligence is often framed as a tool for automation, but what if it became a tool for articulation? This WiCyS webinar featuring Palo Alto Networks is built for those who want to understand how AI can […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
As Nigeria’s digital ecosystem continues to grow, cybersecurity has become central to protecting individuals, organizations, and national digital infrastructure. Despite this growing demand, women remain underrepresented in hands-on cybersecurity roles […]
The 12th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is March 11-13, 2026, in National Harbor, MD. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government and industry. Conference components include: Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Workshops, Panels, Lightning Talks, Networking […]
Experience the power of The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary in Washington DC on March 13th! Don't miss this special WiCyS 2026 screening! Welcome to the “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Washington DC Screening Premiere! Join Lynn Dohm, WiCyS Executive Director, the WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, and AISES for an exclusive in-person event. Witness the powerful stories of […]
Join thousands of your peers at RSAC™ 2026 Conference in San Francisco from March 23–26. Discover new strategies, explore bold technologies, and connect with peers who share your challenges and ambitions. Don’t just attend the Conference—be part of the community that defines what’s next. Register now HERE
WiCyS is proud to partner with Cyber Security Alliance (CSA) for the in-person CSA Summit 2026 at RSAC. For 17 years, the CSA Summit at RSAC Conference has been the stage where global security visionaries define what comes next. In 2026, the pace of disruption is unprecedented—driven by generative and agentic AI, intensifying regulatory pressure, […]
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 […]
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. Participants will learn how to simplify technical concepts without losing expertise, structure explanations clearly, and adapt messaging for executives, clients, and broader audiences. […]
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 […]
We are pleased to announce that Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) will be at RSAC and is hosting a meetup on Tuesday, March 24th, at 6:30 p.m. This meetup is an opportunity to kick back and network while enjoying some drinks, appetizers, good company, and WiCyS swag. We’d love for you to join us. Save 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 serves as a platform to […]
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the foundation of traditional networking and cybersecurity architectures. This WiCyS webinar featuring Palo Alto Networks will explore how AI is disrupting each layer of the OSI stack. Join us to gain insights into what the future holds for traditional networking systems and how enterprises can strategically adapt to an AI-driven […]
Join WiCyS at College Day at RSAC 2026. Stop by our table to connect with WiCyS members and grab some SWAG. College Day at RSAC 2026 gives current college students and recent grads the opportunity to learn from the cybersecurity industry’s best and brightest. Gain access to exclusive programming and attend sessions and Keynotes with […]
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