WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

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 | Executive Leaders Network
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 serves as a platform to identify and elevate mid-career professionals into senior roles, advancing the broader mission to strengthen and diversify leadership across the cybersecurity workforce.

Criteria: Cybersecurity C-Suite, President, VP, or Director

Meeting Cadence: Monthly, Invite-Only

You must meet the criteria outlined above to join this network. Please complete the form HERE only if you are a cybersecurity C-Suite, President, VP, or Director.

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

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Board Monthly Meeting
2026-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Virtual
Conduct the monthly Board Meeting to review organizational performance, address open action items, approve next steps, and coordinate upcoming events and strategic initiatives.

Connect with WiCyS Austin HERE

WiCyS Uganda Affiliate | International Women's Day Celebration - Sip Paint Chat
2026-03-07 15:00 - 18:00 (Africa/Kampala) | Pal and Lisa Club, Uganda
Meet-and-greet in-person activity for the Uganda affiliate, 1st of its kind since the affiliate approval activities include Painting and a fireside chat.

Learn more about the affiliate and keep up with this event HERE

WiCyS DFW Affiliate | February Coffee Chat – In Person
2026-03-08 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Chocolate Drip Cafe, 1057 South Sherman Street, Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
Join WiCyS DFW for a relaxed WiCyS February Coffee Chat where women in cybersecurity—and allies—come together to connect, share experiences, and build community.

Register HERE

WiCyS Nigeria Affiliate | Empowering Women in CyberSecurity
2026-03-10 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Abuja, Nigeria
As Nigeria’s digital ecosystem continues to grow, cybersecurity has become central to protecting individuals, organizations, and national digital infrastructure. Despite this growing demand, women remain underrepresented in hands-on cybersecurity roles and leadership positions across the sector
Therefore, WiCyS Nigeria Affiliate, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency, is hosting a one-day capacity-building training designed to equip 50 Nigerian women with practical cybersecurity skills, strengthen awareness of online safety, and build confidence for career advancement in cybersecurity and related technology fields.

Learn more HERE

WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate | International Women’s Day Special Program
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Colombo) | Virtual
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WiCyS Sri Lanka Affiliate are excited to host a special segment dedicated to empowering and inspiring everyone in cybersecurity. Join speakers Dr. Windhya Rankothge and Ms. Shammi Hewamadduma share two inspiring talks designed to empower and guide cybersecurity professionals.
1. Balancing Responsibility and Wellbeing in Cyber Security
2. Navigating Cyber Security Career Paths Successfully
This session is open to everyone not only women, who wishes to learn, support and be inspired. Register HERE

WiCyS 2026 Annual Conference
2026-03-11 - 2026-03-13 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
The 12th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is March 11-13, 2026, in National Harbor, MD. The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity. WiCyS brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government and industry.
Conference components include: Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Workshops, Panels, Lightning Talks, Networking Socials, Career Growth Hub, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students, Capture-the-Flag Competition, Leadership & Male Allyship Symposiums, and MORE!

WiCyS Ontario Affiliate | Celebrating Women's History Month 2026: Empowering Women in Security
2026-03-11 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Microsoft Canada, 81 Bay Street, Floor 43, Toronto, ON
To celebrate Women’s History Month, WiCyS Ontario, along with Microsoft Canada, is hosting a panel discussion to bring together accomplished women leaders in the field of cybersecurity to share their experiences, perspectives, and expertise.
The event will feature a CISO Panel, hosted by Catherine Takemori, and featuring inspiring leaders, including Daniela Spagnolo, CMA, Nimira Dhalwani, Priya Sirwani, and Ireen Birungi, who are shaping the future of cybersecurity through their leadership and impact. It will include discussions on leadership journeys, evolving challenges, and what it takes to build resilient security organizations in an AI-driven world.
Event Details:
– Time: 8:00-10:00 (Breakfast 8am, Panel Discussion 9am)
– Venue: Microsoft Canada – 81 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

WiCyS Phoenix Affiliate | Lunch & Learn
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Join WiCyS Phoenix Affiliate to welcome Gabrielle Mgeni, Franchise Marketing Innovator at Whataburger. Gabrielle began her career supporting digital engagement for the Grammy Awards and now supports 23 franchisees across 16 states, driving brand consistency, strategic alignment, and measurable growth.
In this session, Gabrielle will discuss “Owning Your Personal Brand as a Woman in Tech” covering translating technical work into executive-level impact, building visibility without feeling self-promotional, aligning your personal brand with organizational goals, and strengthening your presence in meetings and events.
If you are aiming for stronger executive presence, greater influence, or a new executive role, this L&L is for you!
Find out more information HERE

WiCyS | Women in Security Documentary DC Screening
2026-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | AMC Rivertowne 12, 6075 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Experience the power of The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary in Washington DC on March 13th! Don’t miss this special WiCyS 2026 screening!

Welcome to the “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Washington DC Screening Premiere! Join Lynn Dohm, WiCyS Executive Director, the WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, and AISES 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*

*This event is separate from the WiCyS conference and is an additional cost to attend. The WiCyS conference pass will not allow entry to the screening. All attendees for the screening must purchase a ticket via the Eventbrite link to attend.

WiCyS | Global 50x50 Women's Summit - Virtual
2026-03-18 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
Join WiCyS on March 18th for the Global 50×50 Women’s Summit virtual event. Stop by the WiCyS booth to connect with members, learn about upcoming programs, and ongoing initiatives. At the heart of the event is the Global 50×50 Initiative, a bold, long‑term initiative aiming to increase women’s representation in cybersecurity to 50% by the year 2050. At present, according to participants in the 2025 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 42% of male participants reported that they were unaware of any challenges or had not observed any significant barriers for women—a figure 2.5 times higher than what was reported by female participants (17%).
The 2026 ISC2 Global 50×50 Virtual Women’s Summit is your chance to elevate your voice, sharpen your skills and connect with a global community. You will also be part of a transformational initiative driving representation and impact. By attending this live event, you are eligible to receive 3.5 CPE credits. Additional credits can be earned with on-demand viewing. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your professional knowledge and meet your continuing education goals!

Register HERE

WiCyS George Mason Student Chapter | Annual Networking Banquet + Panel
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Please join WiCyS GMU for the annual banquet and panel! Grab dinner and enjoy the opportunity to network with peers, professors, and industry professionals! Have a great evening networking and gaining valuable insights! This is a great opportunity to learn about the various different paths within cybersecurity while meeting new people.
Halal iftar will be available at sunset.
Contact wicysgmu@gmail.com for any questions. Find out more about the annual banquet and RSVP HERE

Connect with the student chapter HERE

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) | Varies, 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, so you can stop by for a quick hello or stay and hang out. Whether you’re brand new to cyber or a longtime pro, you’ll 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
