WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

WiCyS Houston Affiliate | Secure the Sip
2026-06-18 16:30 - 19:30 UTC | Wicklow Heights, 1027 West 19th Street, TX, 77002, United States
Join WiCyS Houston Affiliate as they celebrate Pride & Juneteenth with fellow peers in the cybersecurity space at a rooftop bar in Houston on June 18th!
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS DFW Affiliate | June Coffee Chat – In Person
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Tom N Toms Coffee, 2625 Old Denton Rd, Unit 406, Carrollton, TX, 75007, United States
Join WiCyS DFW Affiliate, which is hosting a Coffee Chat Meetup at Tom N Toms Coffee, and your seat at the table is waiting! Come connect with women in cybersecurity in a laid-back, no-pressure setting. Enjoy good conversation, supportive connections, and a chance to recharge with the community.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate | Inside the Security Operations Center (SOC): Tools, Processes, and Real-World Log Analytics
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virtual
Join WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate President and Founder of Project Shield, Hansani Vihanga, as the featured speaker for Inside the Security Operations Center (SOC): Tools, Processes, and Real-World Log Analytics
This session will provide a practical look into how Security Operations Centers function, covering key SOC tools, workflows, and real-world log analytics used to detect and respond to cyber threats.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Monthly Social
2026-06-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-18 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 Mid-Atlantic Affiliate | Meet-up
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Virtual
WiCyS Mid-Atlantic warmly invites everyone in the DMV area to participate in our upcoming Meetup! This event aims to foster an informative and engaging atmosphere, driven by our members’ interests and needs. Your voice is essential to us, and we are committed to developing programming that aligns with your goals and aspirations. This will be an opportunity to welcome and connect with the board, hear what is planned for the coming year, and share your ideas on the programs, resources, and opportunities you would like to see.
Join to share your input for the coming year.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS | Create Your Leading Edge Application OPEN
2026-06-22 - 2026-07-06 | Virtual
Create Your Leading Edge is a 12-week leadership development program designed for mid-career professionals in cybersecurity who are ready to grow their influence, confidence, and career impact. The program focuses on developing self-awareness, understanding workplace dynamics, and building practical strategies for professional advancement in complex technical environments.
Through weekly live sessions, curated content, and guided reflection, participants gain tools to navigate organizational systems, strengthen leadership presence, and make intentional career decisions. The cohort-based format emphasizes community, accountability, and real-world application, supporting participants as they move from insight to action. Create Your Leading Edge is designed for professionals who are ready to show up with clarity, lead authentically, and take ownership of their next chapter.
Open to: Mid-career WiCyS members
Program Runs: Aug 10 – Oct 26
See full timeline, learn more, and apply HERE

WiCyS North Carolina Affiliate | Charlotte Leadership Exchange
2026-06-23 | JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join WiCyS North Carolina Affiliate at Charlotte Leadership Exchange. Connect with our local affiliate, WiCyS North Carolina, on-site. The CyberRisk Collaborative Leadership Exchange will bring together top Charlotte security executives for a high‑impact conversation on today’s most pressing forces. This year’s theme, “Responsible by Design: Security Leadership for an AI‑Driven Era,” dives into how leaders can build trust, accountability, and resilience as AI reshapes the threat landscape.
This is a curated, executive‑level forum built for real dialogue and actionable insights. If you are navigating evolving threats, rising board expectations, or shifting cyber risk strategies, this is the room to be in.
Learn more and register HERE – use link and register to secure a $100 donation made to WiCyS North Carolina.

WiCyS Pittsburgh Affiliate | Pittsburgh Official Cybersecurity Summit
2026-06-23 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 COMMONWEALTH PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222, United States
Join WiCyS Pittsburgh Affiliate at the 3rd Annual Pittsburgh Cybersecurity Summit to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet us, snag some swag, and learn more! The4th Annual Pittsburgh 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 day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Scheduled Featured Speakers:

Sean Barnes, President Wolf Executives

Learn more and register HERE use code CSS26-WICYSPITT for a complimentary pass

WiCyS UKI Affiliate | Who Runs the World? Workflows.
2026-06-23 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | tcube coworking, 1 O'Connell Street, Lower DO1, Dublin, TX31 Dublin 1, Ireland
Tines automates workflows. WiCyS UKI champions women in cyber. One evening. Laptops out. Let’s build something real. A hands-on Intelligent Workflow Build Night | Tines x WiCyS UKI Affiliate

Hosted by WiCyS UKI Affiliate in partnership with Tines, this is an evening designed for people who want to get their hands dirty; not sit through another slide deck. Whether you’re completely new to automation or you’ve been building workflows for years, this session is for you. You’ll be guided through a real, practical build by expert instructors, working at your own pace, on your own laptop, with support in the room every step of the way.
Tines is the intelligent automation platform trusted by security and operations teams around the world. It’s built for people who want powerful, flexible workflows without needing to write complex code; and this evening, you’ll see exactly why teams love it.
WiCyS UKI Affiliate is the UK and Ireland chapter of Women in CyberSecurity, a global organization committed to building, supporting, and retaining women in cybersecurity and technology. The UKI community events are designed to be practical, inclusive, and genuinely useful, and this one is no different. By the end of the evening, you won’t just know what intelligent workflow automation looks like. You’ll have built one yourself.
Spaces are limited. Bring your laptop, bring your curiosity, and come ready to build something you’re proud of. A fully charged laptop is required for participation
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS NY Metro Affiliate | Pride in Cyber: Securing the Future Together!
2026-06-23 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Horizon Media, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
WiCyS New York Metro Chapter, in partnership with Optiv – Celebrating Inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the age of AI.
Agenda

5:15-5:30 PM – Arrival
5:30 – 5:50 PM- Welcome and Opening by Kathleen Krasniqi and Alyssa Vumbaco
5:50 – 6:20 PM – AI Shield – Architecting Trusted Innovation at Scale by Bindi Dave, CISO, Optiv
6:30 – 7:00 PM – If We Go Down, Everything Stops: A Deputy CISO’s View from Critical Infrastructure, Christie Vázquez, Deputy CISO, The Clearing House
7:00 – 8:15PM – Networking Social on the Horizon Media Rooftop

All Attendees must be officially registered and confirmed to get a QR Code to enter the building. Please arrive no later than 5:30PM. This location is situated in Downtown Manhattan and is easily accessible via public transportation
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | 2026 Annual Meeting & Elections
2026-06-24 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | LPL Financial, 4707 Executive Dr. San Diego, CA 92121, 4707 Executive Dr., San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Join WiCyS San Diego Affiliate at their Annual Meeting and Leadership Elections. All attendees will need to provide a photo ID at the door as this will be held at LPL Financial’s facilities. Please note that this is a WiCyS San Diego Members Only event.
Attendance is free, and parking is validated!
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Bringing Curiosity to Incident Response
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Austin Public Library: Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Join WiCyS Austin Affiliate for an exciting speaker workshop featuring Sarah F.! Learn how curiosity can improve incident response, strengthen investigations, and help security teams respond more effectively to today’s threats.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate | From Policies to Practice: GRC for the Modern Cyber Professional
2026-06-26 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Virtual
Join WiCyS Sri Lanka for an exciting session, “From Policies to Practice: GRC for the Modern Cyber Professional”. Lakshika Sammani Chandradeva will be the featured speaker, who will share practical insights on how Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) translates into real-world cybersecurity practice. Rajani Piyarathna will host and guide the session.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS NE Ohio and Healthcare Affiliate | Wellness Event and Networking Lunch
2026-06-27 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Cleveland Clinic, 3175 Science Park Drive, Building #4 Room ACIV4-424, Beachwood, 44122, United States
Join WiCyS NEO and WiCyS Healthcare for a wellness-focused event designed to help you reduce stress, boost energy, and build healthy habits. Begin with Energize Your Day, an interactive session featuring gentle stretches, movement exercises, self-massage techniques, and breathing practices to help relieve tension, boost energy, and improve mental clarity.
The event will also include a discussion on healthy aging, the benefits of exercise, and practical strategies for long-term wellness success, with additional insights on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
Connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals while learning simple, actionable ways to support your physical and mental well-being.
And of course, a healthy lunch will be provided!
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Germany Affiliate | GITEX AI
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-01 | Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22, Berlin, 14055, Germany
WiCyS Germany Affiliate is a proud Ecosystem Partner of GITEX AI EUROPE – Europe’s Leading Tech & AI Event, taking place in Berlin this summer! As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, this is the premier stage to connect with global tech leaders, innovative startups, and government officials driving digital transformation.
This isn’t just another tech event. It’s an immersive festival where the future of sovereign innovation comes to life. Whether you are looking to showcase your solutions, connect with investors, or gain insights into the latest industry trends, this is your opportunity to be part of Europe’s new tech hub.
Key opportunities for our network:

Exhibition: Secure your showcase space or a startup pod to gain maximum visibility.
Networking: Leverage the concierge matchmaking program to meet your next key partner or investor.
Growth: Gain direct access to global decision-makers and big tech players.

Ready to lead the conversation on security and innovation? Join WiCyS Germany at the forefront of Europe’s digital future!
Learn more and register HERE use code PTNRGE50 for a 50% discounted conference pass.

Webinar | Transforming Cybersecurity Talent: Why Women Must Lead the Way
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Women are the fastest-growing segment of the global talent pool, but less than 25% hold cybersecurity roles worldwide. The reasons are complex, the stakes are high, and the solutions are rarely discussed.
Drawing on insights from Girls Who Code’s Breaking Barriers: Girls and the Future of Cybersecurity study and WiCyS’s new research, The ROI of Resilience, this session will examine what it takes to build and maintain an equitable and sustainable cybersecurity workforce.
Girls Who Code CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett and Women in Cybersecurity Executive Director Lynn Dohm will connect the dots between early education and long-term workforce equity and sustainability.
You will learn:

The reasons why girls and women disengage from the cybersecurity pipeline
How bias, belonging, and underrepresentation worsen at each stage of a woman’s cybersecurity career
Practical steps that employers, educators, and advocates can take to turn awareness into action

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 Mid-Atlantic Affiliate & Tenable x Vets in Tech Career Exploration Event
2026-07-07 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tenable Inc., Columbia, MD, United States
Join WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate in partnership with Tenable for an exclusive afternoon at the Tenable Headquarters designed specifically for veterans interested in exploring careers in technology and Vulnerability Management. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about Tenable’s mission, culture, and career pathways while connecting directly with team members from across the organization.
Discover your next mission in cybersecurity! Vets in Tech and Tenable are hosting a career event for veterans, transitioning military, and spouses. Network directly with recruiters, explore roles across engineering, sales, and research, and learn how your skills translate to the private sector.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2026-07-07 19:00 - 2026-07-08 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
2026-07-08 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 Houston Affiliate | Crowdstrike Cyber Threat Intel Event
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 1223 Vine St, 1223 Vine St, Houston, TX, United States
Join the WiCyS Houston Affiliate for CrowdStrike, which will be presenting recent threats and targeted industries.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS DFW Affiliate | July Coffee Chat – In Person
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Soiree Coffee Bar, 320 Singleton Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
Join WiCyS DFW Affiliate for a relaxed coffee chat in Trinity Groves!
Join at Soiree Coffee Bar for a laid-back coffee chat where you can connect, share, and grow alongside others in cybersecurity. Enjoy good conversation, supportive connections, and a chance to recharge with the community.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS San Antonio Affiliate | Summer Meet Up
2026-07-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Coffee + Culture, 13489 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
WiCyS San Antonio invites you to our summer meet-up! Come meet your fellow cyber sisters, network, play, and unwind.
Learn more and register HERE

Webinar | Can AI Agents Make You “Cyber-Smarter”?
2026-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join Palo Alto Networks experts for an insightful conversation around the transition from generative chatbots to autonomous AI agents. We will explore how agents can simplify security in different domains by automating complex workstreams, while addressing the critical new risks they introduce to the enterprise landscape. Attendees will leave with a tactical blueprint for integrating agents into their daily operations and a checklist of emerging vulnerabilities to monitor. Discover how to leverage agentic autonomy to stay ahead of threats without sacrificing architectural control or security integrity.
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 | Executive Leaders Network
2026-07-16 | 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 | Flare x SANS "Sisterhood of the Traveling Packets" Capture the Flag (CTF) - Sign Up Now!
2026-07-16 - 2026-08-19 | Virtual
Join us for the Capture the Flag: Sisterhood of the Traveling Packets, Powered by Flare & SANS. Flare, in partnership with SANS, is bringing WiCyS members and non members a beginner-friendly CTF built for anyone with the Tor browser and an hour to level up. No downloads, no paid tools, no prior CTF experience required.
In Sisterhood of the Traveling Packets, you’ll infiltrate a careless ransomware collective’s dark web leak site, uncovering their OPSEC failures through forensics, exploitation, and decoding to turn the hunters into the hunted.
The virtual CTF event will be held August 17th to August 19th and is open to all career levels.
What you get:
A fully browser-based challenge, running August 17 to 19
The first 250 solvers earn a Sisterhood of the Travelling Packets T-shirt
First three CTF solvers receive a SANS course on-demand & an annual WiCyS Membership (if not already a member)
Sign up now for alerts so you don’t miss the drop, then grab your flag and join the Sisterhood.
Please view details of the Flare x SANS CTF and sign up HERE

Webinar | Securely Adding AI to Your Dev Team
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
AI coding tools are showing up on dev teams everywhere, often faster than security can keep up. A lot of leaders want to lean into agents but feel hesitant because of the risks. And with things moving so fast, it’s hard to know where to even start.
This beginner-friendly webinar is a starting point. We’ll look at what adopting AI on dev teams really means: it isn’t just a speed-up, it’s a new attack surface. We’ll talk through the risks that already worry people like data exposure and over-permissioned agents, plus a few quieter ones that are easy to overlook. Then we’ll get practical with a simple framework for adopting AI agents more safely across your development team. As with any other new technology or set of tools, AI is best used on top of firm foundations.
What You’ll Learn:

Where AI tools can introduce new risks on a dev team both technical and organizational
Why review capacity and understanding your own code matter for security
A practical, beginner-friendly framework for adopting coding agents more safely

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 Austin Affiliate | Creating a Security Program from Scratch
2026-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | John Gillum Branch, Austin Public Library, 2505 Steck Ave, Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Join WiCyS Austin Affiliate and presenter Stephen Dufour for Creating a Security Program from Scratch. Not many people talk about creating a security program from scratch. Most businesses rely on third-party auditors to help create one that conforms to an acceptable certification or attestation ‘framework.’ Here we will discuss the elements of a brand-new security program.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Mid Atlantic Affiliate | July Virtual Meeting
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Virtual
Join the WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate for the second upcoming WiCyS MAA meeting scheduled for July. This gathering presents an invaluable opportunity for us to collaboratively discuss your expectations and aspirations as we approach the new year, which begins in August.
Your insights, questions, and comments are essential as we strategize for a successful year ahead. You are encouraged to bring any ideas or suggestions that will contribute to our Affiliate’s growth and success.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS | Rising CISO Leadership Development Program
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-21 | Chicago, IL, United States
The Rising CISO Leadership Development Program, in partnership with Optiv, is a bold commitment to shaping the next generation of cybersecurity executives. This is an exclusive opportunity for hand-selected, senior-career WiCyS members and security leaders to master the influence required to step into a CISO-level role. It is a transformative, 2-day, in-person event, held in Chicago on July 20-21, 2026, that leaves behind slides and lectures for fully immersive, hands-on creative experiences.
The program enables participants to discover authentic leadership, understand their ‘why,’ and build confidence through action, reflection, and genuine human connection. Guided by Jason Weiss’s philosophy, it provides the clarity, challenge, and connection necessary for emerging leaders to explore authentic leadership, master influence, and build confidence.
