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 […]
ChiBrrCon is Chicago’s premier vendor-free, practitioner-driven, nonprofit security conference where community, creativity, and technical excellence come together. Born from the icy winds of the Midwest winter, ChiBrrCon delivers high-quality technical talks, interactive villages, […]
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 […]
The cybersecurity workforce is under pressure. Demand for skilled professionals continues to grow, while AI is changing how teams hire, retain, and develop talent. The survey takes just 12–15 minutes […]
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 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 […]
As organizations increasingly deploy agentic AI systems, understanding and mitigating security threats is crucial to prevent vulnerabilities in autonomous operations. This webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, ServiceNow, on "Threat Modeling […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with the Cloud Security Cybersecurity Summit Virtual. The Cloud Security Cybersecurity Summit brings together executives and security leaders to navigate the most pressing challenges of […]
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 […]
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 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 […]