WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

WiCyS June Book Club
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us as we discuss Woman Up!: Your Guide to Success in Engineering and Tech by Anat Rapoport
Have you ever felt your career’s trajectory was in someone else’s hands?
In the male-dominated world of engineering, breaking through barriers and claiming your rightful place can seem like an impossible challenge. Yet for Anat Rapoport, this challenge was an opportunity, not just for her, but for women everywhere.
In 2015, she stood on the cusp of a significant promotion. With every project milestone achieved, deadline met, and positive feedback garnered, she felt ready. But was her career trajectory truly in her hands, or was it subject to the whims of superiors/ mercy of the higher-ups? An illuminating conversation with a friend shattered this illusion. The power, Anat realized, had always been hers.
In Woman Up!: Your Guide to Success in Engineering and Tech, Anat delves deep into her journey, detailing the internal and external obstacles women commonly face in their careers. Drawing from her rich experience in both corporate and startup spaces, she lays out strategies to tackle discrimination, loneliness, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
The message is clear: your career’s path isn’t determined by others but by your own tenacity, decisions, and actions.
Don’t just be a spectator of your own life. Take charge of your journey, and let Anat guide you every step of the way.
Get your copy now and redefine your path to success!

Webinar | SAE G32 CyberPhysical Systems – and the EV Illustrative Example
2024-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join us as Gloria D’Anna – co-chair of SAE G32 JA7496 on CyberPhysical Systems takes us through an overview of this standard, along with the illustrative example on the Electric Vehicle Illustrative Example. We’ve been able to work with SAE to provide a video on how to utilize this standard. We’ve selected Electric Vehicles as an illustrative example, as (1) it’s timely and (2) it’s something that we can easily talk about – unlike some other items in the Aerospace / Department of Defense world. Gloria will also provide the link on where you can view complimentary videos from SAE that explain SAE G-32.
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 North Carolina Affiliate | Cybersecurity Careers: Leveraging Diverse Skillsets for Success
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field that demands a diverse set of skills and a commitment to lifelong learning. As the job market evolves, workforce gaps continue to emerge, offering numerous opportunities for qualified professionals. While technical skills are essential for many roles, future cybersecurity professionals will also benefit from cross-functional abilities that can be developed across various positions. This webinar will explore the in-demand skills that, alongside strong technical fundamentals, are crucial for preparing for a successful career in cybersecurity.

Register and learn more about this free event HERE

WiCyS Florida Affiliate | Cybersecurity, To Invest or Not to Invest. That is the Question!
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In a world where databreaches and cyber threats are prevalent, ensuring the protection of an organizationis paramount. As we navigate the digital age, it has become increasingly apparent that safeguarding an organization’s digital assets is not just a matter ofdefense but a strategic investment in a business’s future.
Just as in business, where strategic investments yield substantial returns, the same principle applies to cybersecurity. We are at a tipping point where executives and board members are no longer willing to do nothing. Increased and expensive data breaches, ransomware, and phishing are driving this change.

WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate | SecretCon Conference
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-28 | Lake Monster Brewing, 550 Vandalia St., St. Paul, MN, 55114, United States
Join our Minnesota Affiliate at SecretCon!
We are thrilled to announce that one of our very own WiCyS members, Jessa Gegax, will be taking the stage at this year’s SecretCon, Minnesota’s premier Cyber Security Summit and Hacker Conference. SecretCon is renowned for bringing together the brightest minds in the fields of Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, and Privacy. This event is the perfect opportunity for professionals in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area to network, share knowledge, and explore the latest trends in cybersecurity.
About SecretCon
SecretCon is the conference for Hackers, AI enthusiasts, and Privacy Advocates. It serves as a dynamic platform for discussing exciting topics related to Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, and Privacy. Whether you are a seasoned security professional or just starting in the field, SecretCon offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities with fellow security professionals in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the security conference you’ve been looking for!
Meet Our WiCys Member and Speaker: Jessa Gegax
Jessa Gegax, an Information Security Testing Analyst at Surescripts LLC in Minneapolis, MN, will be representing our WiCyS community. With an impressive background that includes an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a minor in Environment and Natural Resources, Jessa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her research interests lie in offensive cloud security, IoT devices, and web application/API penetration testing. Outside of her professional endeavors, Jessa enjoys backpacking, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her dog.
Presentation Highlight: Purple Team – Gone Tishing
Jessa’s presentation, titled “Gone Tishing: Abusing Microsoft Teams Security Misconfigurations for Webhook Hijacking and other Shenanigans,” promises to be a highlight of SecretCon. This talk will delve into how misconfigurations, a common vulnerability in business communication platforms like Microsoft Teams, can be exploited for webhook hijacking and other security breaches. Jessa will share insights on detecting and preventing these vulnerabilities, offering solutions that extend beyond the security team to encompass the entire organization. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the risks associated with popular communication clients and how to safeguard against them.
Join Us at SecretCon
We couldn’t be prouder to have Jessa Gegax represent WiCyS at SecretCon. Her presentation is not only a testament to the expertise within our community but also an opportunity for us to support one another in advancing our knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of our own and to connect with other security professionals at SecretCon. Let’s show our support for Jessa and take advantage of this opportunity to grow together as a community.
For more details about SecretCon and to register for this event HERE
We look forward to seeing you there!

WiCyS Pittsburgh Affiliate | Cyber Security Summit Pittsburgh
2024-06-27 07:30 - 18:00 UTC | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 COMMONWEALTH PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222, United States
Join our Pittsburgh Affiliate at Cybersecurity Summit Pittsburgh to connect with WiCyS members. Stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS.
The Second Annual Pittsburgh Cybersecurity Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission gives you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.
Scheduled Panels:

Defining Cybersecurity-Readiness – How Do You Evaluate Yours?
2024 & The Biggest Threats to Your Business – How to Manage Your Attack Surface & Protect Against Ransomware, Artificial Intelligence, DDos attacks & more!
Conceptualizing Cloud Security & Why it Matters Today

Register NOW for this event, and use our exclusive code- CSS24-WICYSNAT for FREE admission

Webinar | Adversarial Machine Learning: What is it?
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join Evercita C. Eugenio, Statistician: Sandia National Laboratories as she discusses Machine learning advancements that have grown rapidly in the last few years. However, machine learning is heavily dependent on data, as machine learning models are trained on vast datasets that are then used to provide insight or draw conclusions. This reliance on data means that machine learning can be subverted by an adversary who is able to manipulate even just a small portion of the data.
This talk will provide an overview of what adversarial machine learning is and details on some categories of vulnerabilities. Additionally, this talk will provide a list of things to think about when using or developing machine learning models.
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 and join this webinar HERE and access the recording if you are unable to join live.

WiCyS Nigeria Affiliate | Cybersecurity Career Growth Through Charitable Initiatives
2024-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 (Africa/Lagos) | Virtual
Join WiCyS Nigeria for a webinar titled “Cybersecurity Career Growth Through Charitable Initiatives.” This webinar will explore how participating in charitable activities can accelerate your career in cybersecurity. The incredible Dr. Iretioluwa Akerele will provide actionable insights on leveraging volunteer work to build skills, expand your network, and enhance your professional profile. Attendees will learn practical strategies to integrate charitable initiatives into their career plans, making a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.
Attendees of this webinar will learn:
– Gain Insights: Learn how charitable initiatives can enhance your career trajectory.
– Build Skills: Discover opportunities to develop valuable skills through volunteering.
– Expand Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.
– Strategic Guidance: Receive actionable advice tailored to cybersecurity professionals.

Please register for this webinar HERE

WiCyS UKI | NCyTE Monthly Meeting: Bias Busters: Promoting Diversity in Cyber & Technology
2024-06-28 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Virtual
How do we break down barriers and foster a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment? Experts and thought leaders from the US and UK address the critical issue of bias found in cybersecurity and technology fields. Participants will explore practical strategies, share success stories, and discuss actionable steps to create a bias-free industry.
Don’t miss Jennifer Cox, Director for Ireland at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) UKI, as one of the panelists. Join moderator Stephen Miller, and the other panelist for this discussion.

Jennifer Cox, Director for Ireland at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) UKI
Steph Aldridge, Director NeuroCyber, UK
Amy Hysell Cybersecurity Center at California State University, San Bernardino, US
Susi Barraza, Program Manager and DEI Community of Interest at NIST, US

Register HERE

WiCyS | ISC2 Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
2024-07-03 | University of East London Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, Docklands Library-Main Lecture Theatre University Way, London, United Kingdom
WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm will be speaking at the ISC2 Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit 2024 in East London, UK. Lynn’s talk titled “Measuring Inclusion to Increase Retention in Cybersecurity” will cover the WiCyS State of Inclusion Summary. The theme of this year’s ISC2 Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit is Perspectives—exploring how understanding and elevating varying perspectives is the key to a thriving and sustainable cybersecurity profession. During the Summit, you’ll join fellow DEI leaders and diverse cyber practitioners to discover a deeper understanding of how we can all contribute to fostering a more diverse and inclusive profession.
ISC2 is gathering the entire cyber ecosystem, including government, nonprofits, academia, and the private industry, to bring you the most innovative methods for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cyber workforce. Join in lively discussions with other experts in the field and share your thoughts on best practices and paths forward for implementing DEI initiatives.

Register for a VIP pass HERE using code: VIPGUEST24]

Webinar | Product Approach to Security Operations Modernization at Vanguard
2024-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join Cheryl Flannery, Product Owner SecOps and Head of Program Management/Franny DiGiulio, Technical Project Manager from Vanguard’s Cyber Security Operations Center to hear how we are leading modernization efforts across our security operations division with a product-based approach. To keep pace with the evolving and changing cyber threat landscape, technology advancements, and business requirements, we implemented a disciplined approach to evaluate and mature our security operations capabilities. Applying a product approach to our security operations modernization program enabled us to advance critical cyber security operations capabilities to protect us from threat actors, detect active attacks and defend at scale while embracing a cost-effective multi-cloud strategy.
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 and join this webinar HERE and access the recording if you are unable to join live.

WiCyS Pittsburgh Affiliate | BSides Pittsburgh
2024-07-12 | Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join our Pittsburgh Affiliate at BSides Pittsburgh to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. BSidesPGH is a volunteer-run information security conference held in Pittsburgh. Security BSides is a global series of community-driven conferences presenting a wide range of information security topics.

Register for this event HERE

Northeast Ohio Affiliate | Cyber Hike-N-Chat
2024-07-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Beaver Marsh at IRA Trailhead, 3801 Riverview Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44313, United States
Join us for a beginner hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and enjoy scenic views and great conversation! We will meet at 9 a.m. on July 14th (or a rain make-up date on July 27th), with an optional brunch to follow (please note that the brunch is not sponsored). More event details will be shared via LinkedIn, and registered participants will be sent a calendar invite. We hope to see you there!
Register HERE
Contact for more info:
Tristan Mahan
President, Northeast Ohio Affiliate
wicysneohio@wicys.org

WiCyS Military Affiliate | July Event - Curious About A Career In Cybersecurity?
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Hello, Amazing Community,
Is it that time of the month when we come together to learn and participate in exciting cybersecurity discussions. This is a unique opportunity to get diverse and well-versed opinions in cybersecurity. Our excellent guest speaker Chaz Sowers, who has accumulated years of experience in Cyber, has a lot to share that would be very handy as we propel forward in our career path. Come participate and stay curious!

Register for this FREE event HERE

WiCyS Phoenix | Data Connectors Phoenix Cybersecurity Conference
2024-07-18 | Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States
Join our Phoenix Affiliate at Data Connectors Phoenix-Scottsdale Cybersecurity Conference to connect with WiCyS members. Stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS.
Don’t wait for a breach to happen, take action and safeguard your digital assets now! This is your chance to stay ahead of potential attacks by learning about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and solutions at the Phoenix Cybersecurity Conference. Hear from cybersecurity experts and leaders, and connect with other cybersecurity professionals from the region while gaining an edge against nefarious cybersecurity threat actors.
Scheduled Speakers:

Derek Melber: Chief Strategist at Nanitor
Joe Vaddakan: President at CSA/Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Lightstream
Andy Stone: CTO-Americans at Pure Storage

Register using code WICYS HERE

WiCyS | Summer Camp 2024: Spotlight on Security
2024-07-18 | SEAs Productions, 2664 Vista Pacific Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056, United States
Join WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm as she presents one of the four inspiring keynote sessions featuring women in security who will share their unique life and work experiences in the dynamic world of security. Discover best practices, innovative strategies, and powerful insights from industry innovators who are shaping the future of their industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with and learn from these exceptional professionals, and be part of the conversation driving diversity and excellence in the field.
During this conference we’ll deep dive into cyber security, personal security, physical security, and event security. We’ll hear from women global leaders in the industry as they share the latest in security trends and the importance of being ahead of any threats online or in-person. We are featuring those in the industry who will share their career journeys’ and the hurdles they’ve overcome in a male-dominated industry. Their stories will be filmed by Resilient Features for “The Women In Security Documentary” throughout the event. As with both of our annual conferences we’ll tie everything into how it impacts live events both virtual and in person.

Register for this FREE event HERE

WiCyS | Mississippi Cyber Initiative
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
Join WiCyS’ Cybersecurity Manager Quintana Patterson at the Mississippi Cyber Initiative Quarterly Summit to hear her speak on her expertise in IT Clinical Compliance and share insights on WiCyS.
Join the lunchtime talk here as well as learn more about the Mississippi Cyber Initiative HERE

Leadership Series | Cybersecurity: Bait and Switch
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
The leadership series is a unique space for us to connect, learn and grow from shared resources and experiences. The WiCyS Leadership Series: Speak. Listen. Community. Cultivates the community and space for that dialogue.
Our next series will discuss the successes and challenges in attracting the next generation of talent, and how making cyber sexy does more harm than good. Please join our special guest WiCyS member Meghan Martinez, for this discussion on July 18, 2024, at 1 pm CT.
If you are a WiCyS volunteer in a leadership role and have not received an invite from Quiana Oates, email her at quiana@wicys.org. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | San Diego PRIDE Parade March
2024-07-20 | University Ave. and Normal St., University Ave @ Normal St., San Diego, CA, United States
The WiCyS San Diego Affiliate will be marching in the July Pride Parade!
If you would like to attend, please contact wicyssandiego@wicys.org.

WiCyS Florida Affiliate | Vehicle Cyberattacks: The Call for Action in Improving Motor Vehicle Safety
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us for an engaging and informative one-hour webinar hosted by Natalie Lambert, a WiCyS Florida Board Member.
“As modern vehicles become increasingly connected and reliant on more advanced digital technologies and connectivity features, the potential for cyber threats grows. This event aims to shed light on the vulnerabilities in current automotive systems and discusses the need for continued awareness within the cybersecurity community and what current measures are being taken to enhance vehicle safety.” – Natalie Lambert, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.
Why Attend?
Stay Informed: Understand the latest trends and dangers of in-vehicle hacking.
Expert Insights: Learn from leading professionals in cybersecurity and automotive engineering.
Practical Knowledge: Gain actionable insights on how to protect your vehicles and ensure safety.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts and peers.

Register for the FREE event HERE

WiCyS Germany Affiliate | API Governance: Why does it matter?
2024-07-25 11:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Virtual
Ejona Preci, WiCyS Germany President and from FREENOW, will be speaking at APISEC|CON Automative next week!
This presentation explores the critical role of API governance in ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant API management. She’ll discuss key principles, best practices, and the impact of effective governance on organizational success.
APIsec University provides free, high-quality education and resources on all aspects of API security that are easily accessible to over 75k people. Following the huge success of our inaugural APISEC|CON, APIsecU is bringing you industry-specific events.
Join us on for a half day of free, live API security sessions specific to the connected car and automotive industry.This event will feature insights, best practices, and hands-on workshops with Autmotive API Security experts from across the globe.
Register HERE

WiCyS Minnesota Affiliate | Happy Hour
2024-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St #11, Saint Paul, MN, 55114, United States
We are excited to invite you to a special networking event hosted by the Women in CyberSecurity Minnesota affiliate and Illumio. Join us for an inspiring session featuring Sumi Gorla, Director of Systems Engineering at Illumio, as she shares her remarkable journey from her childhood in remote tribal villages in India to becoming a cybersecurity professional in the US.
Sumi will discuss her transition from engineering to pre-sales, her entry into the cybersecurity field, and her daily responsibilities. She will also share insights into navigating the challenges of being the only woman in her organization and how she is making a difference in her role. This event promises to provide valuable insights and inspiration for women and younger generations aspiring to enter the tech world. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, expand your network, and gain valuable knowledge from Sumi’s experiences.
Please register to secure your spot HERE. We look forward to seeing you there!

WiCyS People with Disability and Caretakers Affiliate | Pride Panel
2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us on July 31st at 6pm ET for a Disability Pride Panel with WiCyS People with Disabilities and Caregivers Affiliate. Guest Speakers include Emily Kiehl, Aditi Shah, Florian Beijers, and Justin Merhoff!

WiCyS | SANS Security Awareness: Managing Human Risk Summit 2024
2024-08-01 08:00 - 2024-08-02 17:00 UTC | Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 E. Main St, Norfolk, VA, United States
Join WiCyS and our Program Director, Mary Jane Partain, at SANS Security Awareness: Managing Human Risk Summit 2024 to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS.
Join us for the 11th annual SANS Security Awareness: Managing Human Risk Summit to learn, connect, and share with thousands of fellow security awareness, behavior and culture professionals from around the world. For this year’s event you have the choice of attending live online or in-person*.
The 2024 Summit will feature:

In-depth Summit Talks – The industry’s top practitioners will share their latest research, technologies, and case studies in managing human risk. Gain insight on the latest proven advances and approaches in communicating to, engaging and securing your workforce. In addition, learn how to better partner with and leverage your security team and other key departments, measure the impact of your program and communicate its value to leadership and most importantly how to grow and build your career.
Workshops – Interactive, hands-on workshops for those attending in-person.
And MORE!

Register HERE

Webinar | 24-25 Security Training Scholars
2024-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
WiCyS is proud to offer the Security Training Scholarship. Join Max Shuftan | Director, Mission & Partnerships (SANS Institute) & Lynn Dohm | Executive Director (WiCyS) as they bring this opportunity to life during a webinar on Thursday, August 1st at 1 pm CT. This event will include an introduction and overview of the program, some alumni success stories, and time for Q & A.
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/CE

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

WiCyS Chicago Affiliate | Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Series
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Motorola Solutions, 500 W Monroe St Ste 4400, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Chicago Affiliate and the Chicago CISO of the Year (CCOTY) Program Committee invite all WiCyS members to the next event in their EMPOWERING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY series, which aims to investigate CISOs’ perspectives on Cybersecurity in the Public Sector. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet WiCyS Executive Lynn Dohm, who will be attending.
“Cybersecurity in Public Sector “, will feature a panel of Chicago area CISOs sharing their point of view on the cybersecurity risks for public sector entities, how they differ to private sector entities and challenges in minimizing them.
Featured panelists include:
• Bruce Coffing, CISO, City of Chicago
• Leilani Lauger, CISO, University of Notre Dame
• Paul Neff, CISO, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
The event is open exclusively to WiCyS members and their guests – specifically, WiCyS members are strongly encouraged to register AND to bring a mentor! Our intent for the series is to involve the cybersecurity leaders of the future in Chicago by partnering with allies, managers, and mentors to grow together. We encourage CISOs to share this event with WiCyS members on your staff and to make yourself, your management, etc. available as attending mentors.
Registration starts at 4:30pm. CISO panel discussion will be held from 5-6pm, followed by dinner and networking. Register HERE

WiCyS | The Diana Initiative
2024-08-05 | Westin Las Vegas, 160 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join WiCyS and our Deputy Director, Michele Tomasic, at The Diana Initiative 2024 to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. The Diana Initiative is a conference committed to helping all those underrepresented in Information Security.
A diversity-driven conference committed to helping all underrepresented people in Information Security. The Diana Initiative features multiple speaker tracks, capture-the-flag competitions, villages with hands-on activities, and workshops.
This year, our theme is “Lift While You Climb.”
Register HERE

Webinar | 10,000ft View of Encryption
2024-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join Kat Nielander, SNL ISSM (Sandia National Laboratories) as she discusses encryption which is crucial in a digitally connected world to keep private information, messages, and financial transactions private and secure. The webinar will be a high-level academic overview of crypto history, the diversity of encryption types, discuss the broad array of common algorithms and their use cases, routing and wireless security, PKI, Hashing and Message Integrity Checks, and an overall view of both its benefits and its failures.
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/CE

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

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2024-08-06 19:00 - 2024-08-07 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 | Black Hat 2024
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-08 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join WiCyS at Black Hat, the world’s leading producer of information security events, from August 3rd to 8th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center! Visit us at Booth #BB04, and don’t miss our WiCyS Meet-Up on Thursday, August 7th, from 3 pm to 4 pm for networking, great company, and exclusive WiCyS swag. On August 8th, catch Lynn Dohm, WiCyS Executive Director, and Quintana Patterson, WiCyS Cybersecurity and Technology Manager, as they lead the session “Gatebreaking the Gatekeeping: Women in Cybersecurity,” addressing the barriers and actionable steps needed to overcome the challenges of retention of women in the workplace.
View the full WiCyS at Black Hat roadmap HERE!
