WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

WiCyS | Executive Leaders Network
2026-03-19, 2026-03-25 | Virtual
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 professionals into senior roles, supporting our mission to strengthen and diversify leadership across the cybersecurity workforce.
Meeting Cadence: Monthly, Invite-Only
Please complete the form HERE only if you are a cybersecurity C-Suite, President, VP, or Director.

WiCyS AI Affiliate | “Meet An AI Practitioner”: Shefali Mookencherry
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Join Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) AI Affiliate for the next episode of Meet an AI Practitioner. This session features Shefali Mookencherry who will be presenting on “Strategies to Consider in a Complicated AI Environment”
Shefali is a seasoned professional with expertise in information security, higher education, privacy, HIPAA, research, healthcare policy and strategy, promoting Interoperability (PI) and compliance. With 30+ years of cybersecurity, privacy, and higher education experience – including 20+ years of healthcare experience. She is acknowledged as a cybersecurity and privacy Subject Matter Expert (SME). Shefali also has a keen interest in the adoption of innovative technology and provides leadership, consultation, coordination, and integration of information processes with enterprise-wide information technology and information security and privacy strategies.

Visit HERE for more info and to join the event.

WiCyS | BSides SF 2026
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-22 | City View at Metreon, 135 4th St #4000, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Join WiCyS and the WiCyS Silicon Valley Affiliate at BSides SF to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our team, Michele Tomasic, WiCyS Deputy Director, snag some swag and learn more about WiCyS. We will be hosting a meet up for members and BSides SF attendees on Saturday, 21st come by to meet the team and learn more about WiCyS.
BSides San Francisco is a non-profit organization designed to advance the body of Information Security knowledge by providing an annual, two-day, open forum for discussion and debate for security engineers and their affiliates. We produce a conference that is a source of education, collaboration, and continued conversation for information technologists and those associated with this field. The technical and academic presentations at BSidesSF are given in the spirit of peer review and advanced knowledge dissemination. This allows the field of Information Security to grow in breadth and depth and continue in its pursuit of highly advanced, scientifically based knowledge.
Presenters at the BSides SF conference are engaging participants and getting the discussions started on the “Next Big Thing”, not preaching at you from the podium about last month’s news. There are no “attendees” at a BSides event. EVERYONE is a participant, adding something of value to the conversations.

Register for this event HERE

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Monthly Social
2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Austin, TX, United States
Join the WiCyS Austin Monthly Social! It’s a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly meetup where good conversation and great connections come easy. The hosting spots vary across Austin to better accommodate different areas of town, and it’s always come-and-go; anyone can stop by for a quick hello or stay and hang out. Whether attendees are brand new to cyber or longtime pros, all will find a welcoming community and an Austin vibe that feels effortless.
Connect with WiCyS Austin HERE

WiCyS South Carolina Affiliate | South Coast Center & Maritime Cybersecurity Institute Summit
2026-03-23 | Beaufort, SC, United States
Join WiCyS South Carolina Affiliate at the South Coast Center & Maritime Cybersecurity Institute Summit to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet us, snag some swag, and learn more! The focus on our joint summit in 2026 will be “Critical Infrastructure”: Our Energy Sector, Local Government, Hospitals, Financial Industry, Our Ports and more!

Register HERE

Cloud Security Alliance Summit 2026 at RSAC
2026-03-23 | Moscone Center, 747 Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
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, and the expanding complexity of cloud-first ecosystems. The CSA Summit invites leaders to confront this moment not with hesitation, but with clarity and purpose.
A central theme of this year’s program is the duality of AI: Securing AI and AI for Security. As AI becomes woven into every system, workflow, and decision, security leaders must simultaneously protect AI technologies while also leveraging them as powerful force multipliers. 2026 will be the year of Securing the Agentic Control Plane. But AI is not the only dimension of the future of trust. Cloud assurance, Zero Trust modernization, digital sovereignty and the resilience of shared-responsibility architectures all play decisive roles in shaping what comes next.

For more information and to register, visit HERE
**Attendance at the CSA Summit 2026 requires RSA Conference registration. Participants must have an RSA Expo Plus Pass or an All Access Pass. Discounted registration is available. Use code 16UCSAXPD for $250 off an Expo Plus Pass or code 52AAD1231 for $150 off an All Access Pass.

Note: The CSA Summit is not included with the Expo Pass.

WiCyS @ RSAC 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26 | San Francisco, CA, United States
Join WiCyS for a week of events at RSAC 2026!

Our complete roadmap and full details to follow!

WiCyS Members | Secure Your Spot at RSAC 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26 | Moscone Center, 747 Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
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 | SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise Program at RSAC Conference 2026 Invite Only
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco, CA, United States
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 and the leadership skills required to deal with today’s threats. SANS facilitators will use real-world experience and industry best practices to expose areas for improvement in their crisis response plans within a safe environment.
Date:
This SANS ECE (RSAC 2026 Conference) will be held in-person on March 23rd, 1 – 3pm PST in San Francisco. Location details will be provided to accepted participants.
Requirements:
Open to Senior-level Managers – Deputy CISO/CISO/CIO/VPs who support WiCyS’s mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity.
Registered to attend the in-person RSAC 2026 Conference. Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations as this is not covered by WiCyS or SANS.
Key Learnings:
Ability to better assess organizational readiness for a business response to a cyber crisis.
Apply industry best practices in cybersecurity, organizational structure, and crisis communications.
Understand and plan for emerging trends in cybercrime.
Applications are open from January 29, 2026 to February 26, 2026.
To learn more about the WiCyS SANS ECE at RSAC Conference 2026 and timeline click HERE
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the WiCyS Program Coordinator, Adaeze Udoh at adaeze@wicys.org. We look forward to your application!

WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Translating Tech: Speaking So They'll Get It Applications Open
2026-03-24 - 2026-04-03 | Virtual
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.
Open to: Mid-career WiCyS members
Session date: April 21, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT
Learn more and apply on our website

WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Power & Presence: Public Speaking Learning Sprint
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
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 those looking to strengthen how they show up when it matters most.
Session date: March 24, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT
Learn more on our website

WiCyS @ RSAC Meet-Up 2026
2026-03-24 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | International Smoke San Francisco, 301 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
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 date and new location for 2026!

All of our strategic partners have the option to sponsor our RSAC week. Visit HERE for all of the details.

Webinar | AI in Traditional Networking and Cybersecurity Systems
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
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 networking landscape.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live. To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:

GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.

Register for this webinar and view the recording if you are unable to join live.

WiCyS | College Day at RSAC 2026
2026-03-26 08:00 - 15:30 UTC | Moscone Center, 747 Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
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 this free full-day experience at RSAC 2026 Conference. Learn more.
Students can register for free HERE

WiCyS St. Louis Affiliate | Meeting
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | RubinBrown, Plaza C 7676 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Join WiCyS St. Louis Affiliate March Meeting! Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) St. Louis Metropolitan invites you to our March Affiliate Meeting! Come meet fellow cybersecurity professionals, learn more about Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) St. Louis Metropolitan, and discover ways to get involved in the growing cybersecurity community here in St. Louis.
Free & Open to the Public – Register HERE

WiCyS Ontario Affiliate | Identity in an Agentic AI World
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | Security Compass, 325 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2Y1, Canada
WiCyS Ontario Affiliate and ISC2 Toronto are collaborating to bring our members an exciting panel for International Women’s Month. Join these two groups for a stimulating evening discussing Agentic AI and Identity Management, starting with a keynote by An Nguyen, Security Transformation Director at Accenture Canada, followed by a panel discussion focused on Women Driving Innovation in Cybersecurity and AI. Panelists include: Opheliar Chan, WealthSimple, Pearl Almeida, Info-Tech Research Group, Parul Khanna, Manulife, Negar Farjadnia, MNP and moderated by Priya Mouli, University of Alberta.

Please register HERE

WiCyS Germany Affiliate | Arctic Wolf Cybersecurity Meetup in Frankfurt
2026-03-26 18:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49 · Frankfurt, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60325, Germany
WiCyS Germany is hosting another community event at the Messeturm in Frankfurt, at the Arctic Wolf office. As part of Women’s History Month (March), WiCyS Germany is celebrating diversity in cybersecurity while keeping the focus firmly on technical exchange and shared learning. Join for an evening of hands-on cybersecurity insights, skyline views over Frankfurt — and yes, pizza & drinks included.
Whether you’re working in security, IT, studying, or simply curious about modern cyber threats, this evening is designed to be practical, approachable, and grounded in real-world experience. Audience: professionals working in security, IT, students, or simply curious about modern cyber threats. This evening was designed to be practical, approachable, and grounded in real-world experience.

For more information and to register HERE

WiCyS University of Alberta Student Chapter | Cross Chapter CTF (Student Members Only)
2026-03-28 07:00 - 2026-03-30 07:00 (America/Edmonton)
Calling all WiCyS STUDENT Chapters
WiCyS University of Alberta is planning to host a cross-chapter Capture the Flag (CTF) event in March 2026! Whether your chapter is brand new, just getting started, or well-established – everyone is welcome. Our goal is to create a fun, collaborative, and inclusive competition that brings together Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) student members from across campuses and the world.
The plan is to host the event on CTFd, running for around 48 hours, so everyone can participate no matter where they are in the world. There’s very little commitment needed – help spread the word to your members (and, if you’d like, organize something local in-person or hybrid). The University of Alberta Student Chapter will handle setting up the CTFd platform and creating challenges, but we’d love to collaborate if your chapter wants to help with challenges or organization!
Interested in joining or learning more? Leave a message in the chapter leader discord server, and we’ll share the link to the Cross-Chapter CTF Discord server. We’d love to have your chapter involved!

WiCyS DFW Affiliate | White Rock Lake Tech and Trek
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | White Rock Lake, 7331 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
Walk the trail. Talk the tech.
WiCyS DFW is hosting our first-ever Tech & Trek, a community walk where we swap conference rooms for fresh air and real conversations.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS DFW Affiliate | Presents: Breaking into Cybersecurity
2026-03-29 13:00 - 2026-05-29 15:00 UTC | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
WiCyS DFW Affiliate is hosting a powerhouse panel featuring voices from every stage of the cybersecurity journey — early career, mid-level, and executive. Real stories. Real advice. Real connections.
Learn more and register HERE

Webinar | The Human Edge: Why Soft Skills Are Your Greatest Cybersecurity Asset in the Age of AI
2026-03-30 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | BrightTALK
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, the conversation has largely centered on technical upskilling, automation, and keeping pace with rapidly evolving tools. But there’s a critical piece missing from that conversation: the irreplaceable human skills that no algorithm can replicate.
This WiCyS webinar, featuring flare, explores the growing strategic value of soft skills in cybersecurity, from communication and critical thinking to community-building and ethical judgment. While AI can accelerate threat detection, automate workflows, and process data at scale, it takes human insight to build trust, lead teams through a crisis, navigate ambiguity, and make sound decisions about when and how AI should be used in the first place.
Whether you’re early in your cybersecurity journey or a seasoned practitioner, this session is a reminder that your most powerful skills may be the ones that can’t be automated.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live. To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:

GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.
Register for this webinar and view the recording if you are unable to join live.

Lynn Dohm Featured Panelist | Debugging Barriers: Why Talent Isn’t the Problem — Systems Are
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Join WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm as a feature panelist on Debugging Barriers: Why Talent Isn’t the Problem — Systems Are panel by Civility Management Solutions.
How to apply a Civility First approach to identify and overcome barriers in tech—and build an operating system rooted in respect, accountability, and high performance. Attendees will be able to walk away with being able to spot the barriers limiting visibility and advancement in tech environments, fix broken systems using a Civility First approach, and build an operating system for success that scales influence and resilience.
Lynn will be joined on the panel with Venus Quates, President and CEO of LaunchTech, and the panel will be moderated by Alyssa Martinez, Vice President of Operations of Optimized Technical Solutions.

Seats are limited. Please register HERE

Webinar | WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join us for an informational webinar for the WICYS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp. The WICYS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp will take 500 WiCyS members through a 14-hour self-paced, technical mentor-supported, training program for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification.
All participating WiCyS members will also receive a voucher to take their certification. You do not need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a demanding and rewarding field, one that opens limitless opportunities worldwide. Certified in Cybersecurity from ISC2 – the new entry-level certification from the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP® — gives you the knowledge and skills you need to begin your first role ready for what’s next.
When you’re Certified in Cybersecurity, you’ll gain access to a wealth of career-building ISC2 member benefits and our global network of 350,000 certified members, associates, and candidates. Start your career with a certified advantage!
Register for this webinar and view the recording if you are unable to join live.

WiCyS NE Ohio Affiliate | Happy Hour
2026-04-02 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Oak Barrel, 5975 Canal Rd, Valley View, OH, 44125, United States
Join WiCyS NE Ohio for a night of great conversation at The Oak Barrel! Appetizers and two drink tickets will be provided!
Thank you to Zscaler for sponsoring.
RSVP today for plan accordingly for the snacks, drinks, and fun!

WiCyS | VDP Webinar 2026 (Invite-Only)
2026-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
About the WiCyS VDP Webinar 2026:
This live, interactive webinar is designed to give WiCyS VDP members hands-on knowledge of Vulnerability Disclosure Programs, including how to identify, document, and responsibly report vulnerabilities. You’ll walk away with practical skills you can apply right away.
This session is invite-only and limited to 40 active WiCyS members selected through the application process. The session will be recorded and shared with all WiCyS VDP members afterward.
Date: April 3, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM CT
Key Learnings:

How to identify and document real-world vulnerabilities using browser developer tools
Best practices for writing clear, actionable vulnerability reports
Understanding the responsible disclosure process from discovery to submission
How to navigate the Bugcrowd platform for triaging and tracking your findings
Practical strategies for getting more out of VDPs and bug bounty programs

To learn more about the WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program, feel free to visit: https://www.wicys.org/benefits/vdp/

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2026-04-07 19:00 - 2026-04-08 13:00 UTC | Virtual
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 CT and the first Wednesday at 1:00 pm CT of the month.

WiCyS Professional Affiliate International Leaders Only Meeting
2026-04-08 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Virtual
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 of each month at 8:00am CT.

WiCyS | Tenable x AWS "Exposure Quest Edition" Capture the Flag (CTF) - Applications Open
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 UTC
Applications are open until April 23rd for the “Exposure Quest Edition,” an exciting 3-day virtual Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge co-hosted by Tenable, AWS and Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS).
This virtual CTF experience is for WiCyS members that are college students and early career level professionals. Participants of the CTF can be beginner or intermediate level. Tenable is partnering with AWS in this CTF to host a virtual Women’s Leadership Panel featuring women leaders in the cybersecurity industry.
The 3-day event will be virtual ONLY from May 12 – May 14, 2026.
Participants will work through engaging challenges in OSINT, Cryptography, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireshark Forensics, Reverse Engineering, Cloud Security, Web Exploitation, Binary Exploits, and AI-Driven Security, using free tools such as Nessus Essentials, Wireshark, Nmap, and more.
This opportunity is for 50 participants upon selections. (Please note: A maximum of 250 applications will be accepted for this opportunity with 50 moving forward to participate in the program.)
Please apply HERE and view details, requirements and the timeline.

WiCyS Ontario Affiliate | Lynn Dohm featured in “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Toronto Screening
2026-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Royal, 608 College Street Toronto, ON M6G 1B4, Toronto, Ontario, TM6G 1B4, Canada
You are invited to join WiCyS Ontario Affiliate in collaboration with ASIS Toronto Chapter at the Premiere Toronto screening of the Women in Security Documentary.
The Toronto screening convenes leaders, practitioners, and emerging professionals from the security, technology, and enterprise risk sectors for an exclusive evening that combines cinematic storytelling with strategic networking and thought leadership.
WiCyS Ontario Affiliate members receive a discount by using the TWISDdiscount code.
