WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

WiCyS UKI Affiliate | The Gap Between Detection and Decision. AI raises the alert. Ransomware forces the choice.
2026-02-11 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Barclays Group, 1 Churchill Pl, Canary Wharf Estate, London, E14 5HP, United Kingdom
​The Women in Cyber Security, WiCyS UK&I affiliate invite their members to an event at Barclays Canary Wharf, where we’ll discuss on one of the most complex issues in cybersecurity: ransomware payments.
​This panel explores the critical moments after a ransomware alert, when automation hands over to humans, pressure spikes, and the consequences of the next call can shape careers, businesses, and lives. We’ll unpack how AI is really being used inside security teams, where it strengthens response, and where it can mislead or fail entirely.
Our panel will feature insights from:

Becky Pinkard- MD, Global Cyber Operations, Barclays
Colleen Rose – MD, UK CISO, Barclays
Nikki Webb – Director, Custodian360
Julie Osborne- Director, Cyber Frameworks & Oversight, Barclays

​Join to hear from industry experts and share your own perspectives on this complex decision.
Register HERE

WiCyS AI Affiliate | Meet an AI Practitioner: Dominique Nazario and David Garrison
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) AI Affiliate for the next episode of Meet an AI Practitioner. This session features Dominique Nazario and David Garrison from Concentric AI, who will share their career journeys from data security experts to AI practitioners. The conversation will explore how data security strategies are evolving alongside GenAI tools, and what practitioners need to consider as AI becomes more deeply embedded in enterprise environments.

Attend this event HERE

Webinar | Spider in the Web: UNC3944 in your Cloud Identity Fabric
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
This WiCyS webinar will dive into UNC3944, also famously known as Scattered Spider has earned a reputation for aggressive social engineering, SIM swapping and identity based intrusions and their web footprints stretches deep into cloud environments. They have been known to exploit Azure AD, Microsoft 365 and other identity platforms to escalate privileges, maintain persistence and laterally move up without detection.
In this session, Varsha will unravel the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) UNC3944 uses to compromise and abuse cloud platforms. Either as a beginner or mid-career professional interested in threat hunting, we’ll talk through how to prepare a threat hunt methodology and hunt for their activity by correlating Azure AD sign-in data, M365 Unified Audit Logs, OAuth app grants and endpoint telemetry based off of open source threat intelligence data.

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 February Book Club
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
Book: Co-Intelligence – Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O’Neil
Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil explores how big data and algorithms, often seen as objective and fair, can actually reinforce inequality and harm society.
O’Neil argues that many of the mathematical models used to make important decisions—such as who gets hired, approved for loans, targeted by police, or evaluated as a teacher—are opaque, unregulated, and built on flawed assumptions. Because these systems operate at massive scale and are difficult to challenge, their mistakes disproportionately affect poor and marginalized communities while benefiting those already in power.
Through real-world examples, the book shows how bias can be hidden behind numbers and labels like “efficiency” or “neutrality,” ultimately threatening fairness and democracy. O’Neil calls for greater transparency, accountability, and ethical responsibility in how data-driven systems are designed and used.
Register HERE

WiCyS Deaf Affiliate | Membership Meeting
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
WiCyS Deaf Affiliate is thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Affiliate Membership Meeting! Whether you’re a longtime member or exploring our community for the first time, there is an exciting session planned. This meeting is a fantastic opportunity to learn about WiCyS, the upcoming 2026 Annual Conference, and meet other deaf and hard-of-hearing members.
Guests are welcome!
Contact Angela (angela-deafpres-affiliate@wicys.org) for more information.

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | B.Y.O.T (Bring Your Own Tech)
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Bouldin Acres, 2027 S. Lamar, Austin, TX, United States
Join the WiCyS Austin affiliate for the first B.Y.O.T (Bring Your Own Tech) Social. Hosted by Kaci Cox, Software Engineer at Visa.
Bring your gadgets, devices, or any tech you’re curious about – to explore, share, and even help troubleshoot your tech if needed. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other local tech enthusiasts, learn new skills, and have some hands-on fun.

WiCyS Sacramento Affiliate | Securing AI Agents 101
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Sacramento and Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) UC Berkeley
Join WiCyS Sacramento Affiliate to dive into the 101 of securing AI Agents. This exciting collaboration will feature Krystal Jackson of UC Berkeley’s CLTC, who will address the emerging security risks and governance challenges of AI agents. Krystal’s current research focuses on the intersection of security and autonomy. With contributions to books such as Agentic AI: Theories and Practices (Springer, 2025) and to best practices, including the Cloud Security Alliance Agentic AI Red Teaming Guide and the forthcoming Agentic AI Risk-Management Standards Profile from CLTC.
Outside of research, she is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of policy leaders and has served as an instructor for BlueDot Impact and the Center for AI and Digital Policy, helping learners transition into high-impact governance roles. Krystal holds an M.S. in Information Security Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

RSVP for this event HERE

WiCyS Central Alabama Affiliate | Elevate and Empower
2026-02-19 | Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 36216, United States
Join the WiCyS Central Alabama affiliate at Elevate and Empower to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. Executive Director Lynn Dohm will be delivering the keynote address.

Elevate & Empower 2026 is more than a one-day event—it’s an investment in the future of Alabama’s technology community. Hosted by TechBirmingham Women in Technology (BWIT), Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Central Alabama Affiliate, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and Birmingham Tech Council, this event brings together industry, academia, and professionals to strengthen our region’s tech talent pipeline.

View the full event details and register HERE

WiCyS | Executive Leaders Network
2026-02-19, 2026-02-25 | 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 Colorado Affiliate | Cyber Galentines Speed Networking
2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Cyber Qubits, 6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Ste 300, Greenwood Village, C, 80111, United States
Join Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Colorado Affiliate, Cyversity Denver, and Cyber Qubits for an evening of connection and community.
This event is all about building relationships and expanding your professional network in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity professional or just beginning your journey, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with fellow women in the field.
Enjoy light bites and beverages while sparking conversations that could lead to new insights, collaborations, and friendships. Let’s celebrate the power of women in tech and continue building a stronger, more connected cybersecurity community.
Please register HERE

WiCyS Sri Lanka | The Cyber Handshake
2026-02-20 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | BMICH
Join WiCyS Sri Lanka for The Cyber Handshake, the first in-person community event by Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Sri Lanka, a milestone moment for the local growing cybersecurity community. This event brings together voices from industry, government, academia and community leadership to celebrate collaboration, inclusion and support for women in cybersecurity, aligned with the global WiCyS mission.

Register HERE
Limited seats available.
Kindly register only if you are able to attend, as each confirmed seat helps ensure fair access for the wider community.

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Monthly Social
2026-02-21 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 San Diego | Reverse Engineering CTF with Ghidra for DNS exfiltration
2026-02-21 11:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join Venus Liong and Michelle Duell, top 10 winners of the WiCyS Target Cyber Defense Challenge 2025, as they crack open real-world reverse engineering challenges using Ghidra—and yes, they’re bringing AI to the party.
In this engaging session, you’ll watch two brilliant problem-solvers from completely different backgrounds break down a live DNS exfiltration CTF challenge. They’ll show you exactly how they do it, so you can do it too.
What You’ll Actually Learn:

How DNS exfiltration works (and why hackers love it)
The practical toolkit for approaching reverse engineering in Ghidra
How to use AI assistants to level up your problem-solving

Whether you’re brand new to security or looking to sharpen your skills, this session demolishes the myth that reverse engineering is only for the elite. Two different approaches, one shared mission: making cyber defense accessible to everyone.

Don’t miss it—bring your curiosity and leave with concrete skills. Register HERE

WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Power & Presence: Public Speaking Learning Sprint Applications Open
2026-02-24 - 2026-03-06 | 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.
Open to: Mid-career WiCyS members
Session date: March 24, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT
Learn more and apply on our website

WiCyS Decoding Dialogue | Networking for Introverts
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
Networking does not have to mean working the room or forcing yourself to be someone you are not. This interactive session is designed to help early-career professionals build meaningful professional connections in a way that feels authentic, grounded, and sustainable.

Participants will learn practical tools to start conversations with ease, navigate networking environments with confidence, and shift their mindset from self-promotion to curiosity and generosity. Through guided exercises and real-world scenarios, attendees will walk away feeling more prepared to connect with others at conferences, events, and professional gatherings, while staying true to themselves.

Session date: February 24, 2026, 1:00 to 2:00 pm CT
Learn more on our website

WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate | Passport to Possibility: Exploring Careers in the Cybersecurity Field
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar, 601 W Cordova St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1E1, Canada
​VanWiT and WiCyS Western Canada are coming together for an interactive, career-focused event designed for women who want to explore, expand, or reimagine their path in technology and cybersecurity.​This event goes beyond job titles to offer an inside look at a wide range of technical and non-technical roles, including Application Security, Identity & Access Management, Incident Response, Risk & Compliance, Networking, Sales, and Consulting. Through a series of short lightning talks, experienced women professionals will share what their roles truly entail, how they arrived there, the allies who supported them, the obstacles they overcame, and the real joys and challenges of their work.
​Following the talks, attendees will receive a Career Passport and rotate through stations led by these experts to have deeper conversations, ask candid questions, and learn more about the real practice of cybersecurity.

Register HERE

WiCyS BISO Affiliate | Quarterly Webinar Series - Dr. Romi Abidoye
2026-02-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join the WiCyS BISO Affiliate for the Quarterly webinar. Dr. Romi A. BISO Abidoye is a seasoned Business Information Security Officer with over 15 years of experience aligning cybersecurity, risk, and governance with business objectives in highly regulated financial services environments. He partners closely with senior leaders, audit, legal, and regulators to reduce supervisory findings, close control gaps, and mature enterprise governance models. His expertise spans enterprise risk management, third-party risk, privacy, business continuity, and responsible AI risk—making his perspective especially relevant as BISOs navigate emerging technology and regulatory pressures.

Register HERE

WiCyS St. Louis Affiliate | FutureCon St. Louis
2026-02-26 | Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 South Lindbergh Blvd., St Louis, MO, 63131, United States
Join WiCyS St. Louis for the FutureCon Cybersecurity Event to connect with WiCyS members! Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more. Hear from the esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape.
Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community. Don’t miss the special ceremony recognizing the honorary attendees receiving an Award of Excellence!
Register HERE with code STLWICYS for a free pass

WiCyS | SANS International Women's Day Social Media Challenge
2026-02-26 - 2026-03-05 | Virtual
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 LinkedIn, with prizes awarded to winners selected by random draw from all eligible submissions that include correct answers. The challenge opens March 2 and closes March 5. Stay tuned to the WiCyS LinkedIn page for full details and to join the International Women’s Day celebration!
The winner will select one intermediate to advanced SANS training course and corresponding GIAC certification exam attempt from the following options: FOR563: Applied Data Science and Machine Learning for Cybersecurity; SEC535: Security Analytics with Machine Learning; SEC545: Cloud Security Attacker Techniques and Defenses; SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI for Cybersecurity Professionals; or SEC598: Security Automation and Orchestration.
Visit the WiCyS LinkedIn page to participate starting March 2 HERE

WiCyS AI Affiliate | Monthly Meetup
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) AI Affiliate for monthly member meetup! This month’s topic of focus is Moltbot (aka Claudbot), an intelligent virtual assistant that leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to facilitate seamless communication and operational efficiency. It can handle a wide range of tasks, such as answering frequently asked questions, retrieving data from various sources, guiding users through processes, and automating routine tasks.
The meetup will be an open discussion. Come prepared to discuss your experience with using Moltbot, security concerns with its adoption and what mitigating controls are being adopted.

Learn more HERE

Webinar | The Real "I" in AI: Finding Your Voice in the Machine
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
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 enhance their career.
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 Nigeria Affiliate | Launching Your 2026 Cybersecurity Journey
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virtual
Join WiCyS Nigeria Affiliate for a webinar to start the year strong with practical goal-setting frameworks tailored for women in cyber. Hear from Nigerian cyber professionals on overcoming imposter syndrome, creating personal career goals, and aligning the development plans to achieve the goals. The session will guide women at different career stages with a practical demonstration on mapping career paths in governance, technical security, risk, and policy.
The webinar will also give a sneak peek into WiCyS Global, membership perks, and our plans for 2026.

Register HERE

WiCyS Student Chapter Leaders Only Meeting
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual
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 events, and Q&A.
The meeting time is reflected in Central Standard Time.

WiCyS Western Washington Affiliate | BSides Seattle 2026 Conference
2026-02-27 08:00 - 2026-02-28 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Microsoft Building 92, 15010 NE 36th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Are you attending the BSides Seattle Conference 2026 this week on Feb 27th and/or Feb 28th? If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, please visit HERE
The 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐖𝐢𝐂𝐲𝐒) 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 is proud to be a community partner, and will be present there alongside the Student Chapters, WiCyS UW Seattle and WiCyS UW Tacoma. No matter where you are in your career, you are invited to visit the booth to help build a strong cybersecurity workforce. WiCyS offers professional and student communities, professional development programs, mentor/mentee programs, virtual and in-person conferences, career fairs, resources, and events for women in cybersecurity and their supporters.
Looking forward to seeing you there, as this year’s BSides Seattle conference embraces a great theme: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞!

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2026-03-03 19:00 - 2026-03-04 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
2026-03-04 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 Colorado Affiliate | Lynn Dohm featured in “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Denver Screening
2026-03-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | buell public media center, 2101 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Experience the power of The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary in Denver on March 4th! Don’t miss our unforgettable film + the networking!
Welcome to the “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Denver Screening Premiere! Join WiCyS Colorado at the Buell Public Media Center for an exclusive in-person event. Witness the powerful stories of women breaking barriers in the security industry. Be part of this special screening and engage in a post-show discussion with some of the film’s featured interviewees, filmmakers and industry experts.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate and support women in security. Reserve your spot now HERE Use: TWISDdiscount For $10 off

WiCyS Ontario Affiliate | Board & Volunteer Info Session
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
WiCyS Ontario affiliate has some leadership roles open and is expanding the volunteer team, and looking to connect with those interested to share what WiCyS Ontario is about.
Join our upcoming WiCyS Ontario Board & Volunteer Info Session to learn:

What roles are open to fill
What board and volunteer commitments look like
How you can get involved and make an impact
This will be a virtual “Ask Us Anything” session where you can connect with current board members and ask questions in an open, supportive environment.

If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, grow your leadership experience, and help shape the future of WiCyS Ontario please join!
Link to join HERE

WiCyS Ne Ohio Affiliate | Cybersecurity Resume Workshop
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Rocky River Starbucks, 19555 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116, United States
Join WiCyS Ne Ohio Affiliate for an interactive, hands-on session is designed specifically for job seekers in the cybersecurity field who want to strengthen how they present their experience to hiring managers.
During the workshop, experienced cybersecurity practitioners will be onsite reviewing resumes, providing direct feedback, and helping attendees interpret real job descriptions so they can better tailor their resumes to the roles they’re pursuing. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what cybersecurity and tech hiring teams actually look for and how to position your skills to stand out.
To ensure meaningful conversation and individualized feedback, the workshop is limited to 10 attendees.
Pre-requisite: Attendees will come with a completed resume for review.
If you work in — or are actively pursuing — a role in cybersecurity and want practical, practitioner-driven guidance on your resume, this session is for you.
Register HERE
