WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity

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 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 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 | Executive Leaders Network
2026-02-19, 2026-01-28 | 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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

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

Webinar | Threat Hunting 101: From Alerts to Adversaries
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join this WiCyS Webinar with Nebulock to learn about threat hunting, a proactive approach to cybersecurity focused on uncovering hidden and emerging threats that alerts may have missed. In this introductory session, Sydney Marrone, Head of Threat Hunting at Nebulock, will explain the fundamentals of threat hunting, how it differs from traditional detection, and what a modern hunting workflow looks like. The webinar will briefly introduce the Agentic Threat Hunting Framework as an example of how structured, adaptive thinking can help mature a threat hunting program, without requiring prior experience or advanced theory. Attendees will walk away with a clear, repeatable way to approach threat hunting in any environment, regardless of tools or data maturity.

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 Florida Affiliate | Brunch Bytes: Galentines Edition
2026-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Various Locations
Join the Florida Affiliate for Galantine’s Brunch Bytes on February 8. Brunch Bytes is more than just a meal. It’s a chance to connect with other WiCyS Florida members, build local community, and celebrate friendship. Join in making friendship bracelets together at the event.

Register below for each location:

Boca Raton
Pensacola
Tampa

WiCyS AI Affiliate | Empowering Women in Cybersecurity and Privacy
2026-02-05 17:30 - 22:00 UTC | Eversheds Sutherland, Brienner Straße 12, 80333 Munich, Eversheds Sutherland, Brienner Straße 12, Munich, 80333, Germany
We’ll dig into what’s really happening in the world of cybersecurity and AI security, uncover the latest trends, and spotlight the issues you should be watching closely. Expect candid insights, practical advice, and maybe a few surprises!
Learn the Latest EU Tech & Cyber Law Developments & A Panel Exchange on data, cybersecurity, and AI security.

Register HERE

WiCyS Professional Affiliate International Leaders Only Meeting
2026-02-04 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 Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2026-02-03 19:00 - 2026-02-04 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.

Cybersecurity, Stronger Together 2026 Conference
2026-02-03 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st ST, Washington, DC, 20052, United States
WiCyS is proud to support George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) in partnership with The Cyber Guild (TCG) are hosts of Cybersecurity, Stronger Together, an annual gathering of industry leaders, leaders from cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), kinetic security, and political management to examine the evolving intersection of digital and physical threats.

This year’s conference will unfold against the backdrop of the 2028 Olympics, an electrifying, large-scale public event that sets the stage for a realistic cyberattack on critical operational technology systems. Attendees will be immersed in a thought-provoking, multi-stage attack scenario brought to life through video segments. After each stage, top industry and government thought leaders will take the stage to unpack what transpired, revealing the ripple effects, lessons learned, and proactive strategies to strengthen our collective defenses.
This immersive format transforms the audience from observers into active participants, deepening understanding of how cyber incidents can escalate into national-scale crises. Beyond the scenario, the conference offers robust networking opportunities for collaboration and idea exchange, as well as the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs) for professional advancement.

Register now through January 15 for the $99 early bird special!

WiCyS Western Washington Affiliate | Cybersecurity Summit Seattle/Bellevue
2026-02-03 | Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way, NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join our Western Washington Affiliate at the 11th annual Seattle/Bellevue Cybersecurity Summit to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more!

The 10th Annual Seattle/Bellevue 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.

Key Issues Covered at the Summit:

AI, Automation, and Emerging-Tech Risk (and Opportunity)
Supply Chain, Third-Party Ecosystem, and Identity Attack Surface
Resilience, Risk, and Results: Aligning Security with Business Outcomes

Register HERE and use code CSS26-WICYSWW for a exclusive discount.

WiCyS South Carolina Affiliate | 2026 Aiken AI & Cyber Innovation Week
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-07 | University of South Carolina Aiken, SC, United States
Join WiCyS South Carolina Affiliate at rhe 2026 Aiken AI & Cyber Innovation Week is a six-day, inaugural event taking place from February 2–7, 2026, hosted by the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) in collaboration with regional partners, including Aiken Technical College (ATC). The event aims to bring together students, educators, government officials (DOE/DOD), and industry leaders to focus on the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).

Key Details of the 2026 Event

Focus: The week features AI and cybersecurity training, focusing on emerging threats, workforce development, and regional readiness.
Events: Activities include hands-on workshops, expert seminars, Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, and student showcases.
Major Highlight: The event features a 1.5-day “CSRA Cyber and Innovation Exchange” summit, highlighting USCA’s new Cyber Integration Center.

Register HERE

Lynn Dohm featured in “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” | Columbus Screening Premiere
2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Lincoln Theatre, 769 East Long St, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join WiCyS Central Ohio Affiliate for a pre-show No Host Happy Hour at Gemut Biergarten from 5:00-6:30 pm in the heated outdoor space for a no-host happy hour. Don’t miss “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” Columbus Screening Premiere featuring WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm! Experience the power of The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary in Columbus! Don’t miss the unforgettable film + networking!

Join the community and WiCyS’ Executive Director, Lynn Dohm, 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 HERE

WiCyS Healthcare Affiliate | January Membership Meeting
2026-01-30 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | CA
Join WiCyS Healthcare Affiliate on January 30, 2026 for the membership meeting. Open to all current and new members — membership is FREE!
During this meeting:

Review highlights from 2025
Share what’s ahead for 2026
Gather YOUR feedback on what you’d like to see from us this year

WiCyS Healthcare is always welcoming new members— men are welcome, too! If you subscribe as a member, you’ll automatically receive the meeting invite.
Join the event us by completing this quick 1‑minute HERE

WiCyS | Cybersecurity Summit Tampa
2026-01-30 | Tampa Hilton Downtown, 211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
WiCyS is proud to partner with the Tampa Official Cybersecurity Summit on January 30th and provide our community with free admission.
The Seventh Annual Tampa 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.
Key Scheduled Sessions

AI and Emerging Tech at the 2026 Security Frontline
Securing the Extended Ecosystem: Supply Chains, Vendors, and Identities
Resilience, Risk, and Results: Aligning Security with Business Outcomes

Register HERE and use code CSS26-WICYS for free admission.

WiCyS Student Chapter Leaders Only Meeting
2026-01-29 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 Silicon Valley Affiliate | Defending Against Rogue AI Agents
2026-01-29 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Straiker HQ, 157 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086, United States
AI-driven threats are evolving fast — and so should our defenses. We’re excited to bring the community together for a practical, expert-led discussion on defending against rogue AI agents in real-world environments. This session will feature lightning talks and interactive Q&A with industry leaders who are shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Featured Speakers:
• Chitra Dharmarajan, CISSP, NACD.DC, Board Member, Okta
• Amy Heng, Straiker
• Milan Williams, Semgrep
Connect with peers, level up your skills, and be part of the conversation that matters!
Please RSVP HERE : https://luma.com/4r7nm5kk

WiCyS | SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise at RSAC 2026 Applications NOW Open
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-26 | Virtual
About the SANS Executive Cybersecurity Exercise at RSAC Conference 2026:
This 90-minute SANS Executive Cyber Exercise will put you inside a simulated cyber event to help your organization understand what it takes to respond to a cyber incident from a strategic perspective. The simulated exercise will emphasize the importance of a well-practiced cyber crisis plan and the leadership skills required to deal with today’s threats. SANS facilitators will use real-world experience and industry best practices to expose areas for improvement in their crisis response plans within a safe environment.
Date:
This SANS ECE at RSAC Conference 2026 will be held in-person on March 23rd, 1 – 3pm PST in San Francisco. Location details will be provided to accepted participants.
Requirements:
Open to Senior-level Managers – Deputy CISO/CISO/CIO/VPs who support WiCyS’s mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity.
Registered to attend the in-person RSAC 2026 Conference. Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations as this is not covered by WiCyS or SANS.
Key Learnings:

Ability to better assess organizational readiness for a business response to a cyber crisis.

Apply industry best practices in cybersecurity, organizational structure, and crisis communications.

Understand and plan for emerging trends in cybercrime.

Applications are open from January 29, 2026 to February 26, 2026.
To learn more about the WiCyS SANS ECE at RSAC Conference 2026 and timeline click HERE
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the WiCyS Program Coordinator, Adaeze Udoh at adaeze@wicys.org. We look forward to your application!

WiCyS Florida Affiliate | Vision Board Workshop
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Create a digital vision board focused on career growth, personal goals, and professional development in cybersecurity and tech. Kick off 2026 with clarity, intention, and community.

Join WiCyS Florida for a virtual Vision Board Workshop: “Map Your 2026”, led by a member of our Leadership Team. This interactive session will guide participants through creating a digital vision board focused on career growth, personal goals, and professional development in cybersecurity and tech.
We’ll reflect on what you want more of in 2026, define meaningful goals, and translate those ideas into a visual roadmap you can revisit throughout the year. Whether you’re early in your career, pivoting, or leveling up, this workshop is designed to help you set intentions and move forward with purpose.

No prior experience needed
Open to all WiCyS members and allies
Come ready to reflect, create, and connect

Register HERE

WiCyS Chicago Affiliate | 2026 Luncheon - Hacking Your Health
2026-01-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Union League Club 65 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 60604, United States
Join Women in Cybersecurity Chicago Affiliate for an exciting in-person luncheon where we’ll be diving deep into all things cybersecurity. Network with industry professionals, learn from experts on how to Hack Your Health and elevate your career in Cybersecurity. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and take your cybersecurity skills to the next level. Reserve your spot now!
If you are a student (please use .edu email) or have been affected by a layoff, please contact us at wicyschicago@wicys.org for a discount code (limited and first come/first serve).

Register HERE. If you have an active WiCyS membership, contact us at wicyschicago@wicys.org for a 50% discount code.

Webinar | WiCyS Decoding Dialogue Informational Webinar
2026-01-26 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Curious about Decoding Dialogue and whether it’s the right fit for you? Join WiCyS and Fearless Communicators for a live informational webinar introducing this new communication-focused program.

During this session, you’ll learn about the goals of Decoding Dialogue, the upcoming workshops, who each session is best suited for, and what participants can expect from the experience. The webinar will also include time for questions and next steps for those interested in applying.

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