New ideas, new technologies, new ways of seeing—and a whole lot of uncertainty. It's remembered as an age of enlightenment. But imagine living through it. The world was changing faster than people could understand or adapt. Sound familiar? AI and emerging technology are creating our own Renaissance. At ChiBrrCon, they are excited about what’s possible […]
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has developed a toolkit to share with our community. This toolkit includes free, effective tools individuals can use to mobilize the community, raise cyber awareness, and promote proper cyber hygiene to reduce cyber risk. Use the toolkit and learn about all of the initiatives for […]
Elevate your cybersecurity career and expand your professional network through the WiCyS Mentorship Program, sponsored by Okta. Hosted on a dedicated mentorship platform, this 6-month group-based experience pairs experienced cybersecurity leaders with small mentee cohorts to focus on critical non-technical professional development. Gain actionable strategies in key career drivers, including goal setting, personal branding, effective […]
The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Fellowship Program is a multi-disciplinary leadership accelerator designed to advance women in cybersecurity. Running from January through September 2027, the 9-month program expands access to WiCyS initiatives while equipping 35 high-potential, mid-career members with the strategic, technical and communication skills needed to reach executive roles within three to five years. […]
Sharpen your technical skills in a high-energy, hands-on environment at the Bloomberg x WiCyS Capture the Flag (CTF) 2026! Hosted remotely on Hack The Box, this 24-hour virtual competition challenges 200 participants with real-world scenarios across web security, networking, cryptography, steganography, reconnaissance, reverse engineering, and pwn. Whether you are looking to test your problem-solving abilities […]
Join the WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate at the 16th Annual Cyber Security Summit in Minneapolis, where industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners come together to explore this year’s theme: Human-Led. AI-Powered. Discover cutting-edge insights, connect with peers, and gain practical strategies to navigate today’s evolving cyber landscape. Explore pass options or click Register Now to secure your […]
Technical expertise opens the door to cybersecurity, but reaching executive leadership requires lessons rarely taught in school or certifications. For many women, that journey means navigating hidden barriers, overcoming self-doubt, building influence, and leading authentically. In this WiCyS webinar, Microsoft leads a panel of accomplished security leaders for a candid conversation about the unwritten lessons […]
Join the WiCyS Chicago Affiliate for Unmasking the Three Ghosts of Security. In modern cybersecurity, isolated teams leave behind dangerous blind spots — the "ghosts" lurking within your infrastructure. Join the panel of security leaders as we unmask the disconnect between Threat Intelligence, Proactive Hunting, and Vulnerability Management. Attendees will discover how to banish operational silos […]
Join the WiCyS Jinnah University for Women Student Chapter at The International Conference on Cybersecurity and Digital Defense (ICyDD) is an annual international conference organized by the Department of Computer […]
AI security gets complicated when theory meets production. At SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit Fall 2026, practitioners building, securing, evaluating, and governing AI will come together to compare notes on what’s working, what they’re learning, where the hard problems remain, and how security teams are responding. Attend the Summit in Arlington for two days of keynotes, […]
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 Western Washington at SecureWorld Seattle; stop by the booth to connect with WiCyS members, learn how the local WiCyS Affiliate offers mentoring, learning, networking, and career development to women at all stages of their cybersecurity careers, and grab some swag. SecureWorld’s mission is to connect and empower local cybersecurity communities. The SecureWorld conferences blend […]