WiCyS Stage Ready Public Speaking Fellowship Cohort 2 | Kick-Off Webinar
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Kick off your Stage Ready Cohort 2 journey with this interactive webinar. Meet the Fearless Communicators team and your fellow cohort members while learning what to expect throughout the fellowship. We’ll review the program structure, key dates, and your role in shaping this experience. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your excitement as we launch this powerful public speaking journey together.

More details on this program HERE

Lynn Dohm featured in “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” | San Diego Screening Premiere
2025-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Angelika Film Center & Café – Carmel Mountain, 11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA, 92128, United States
Don’t miss “The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary” San Diego Screening Premiere featuring WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm!
Watch the film at Angelika Film Center & Café – Carmel Mountain 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!

Space is limited, reserve your spot HERE

WiCyS | Security Training Scholarship Applications Open
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-30 | Virtual
The WiCyS Security Training Scholarship made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters is a multi-staged scholarship opportunity for WiCyS members. Those selected will participate in a reliable pathway to launch and advance in their cybersecurity careers through skills development. The focus of this scholarship is to award WiCyS members who are seeking cybersecurity employment within the next 1.5 years. The program is designed for students and/or career changers!
Build and leverage the power of community. During each stage of the scholarship, a cohort is established with mentors and peers to help guide and support recipients. This powerful network will be there through every step of the scholarship experience to lean in on. The collective strength of all involved is priceless.
Graduates of the program will be ready to pursue careers in cybersecurity!

All WiCyS members, over age 18, are invited to apply. This training program is composed of multiple stages. Each stage has specific criteria. Throughout the program, continuation to the next stage is based on performance in the previous stage and application data.
What Makes this Program Unique:

Finds hidden cybersecurity talent
Elevates those with aptitude, grit, and determination
Empowers all participants with real-world skills they can continue to build upon
Changes lives by enabling final-stage participants to start cybersecurity jobs in less than a year of completion
Provides direct impact on the cybersecurity workforce by launching careers

More information and submit your application HERE

WiCyS | BlackHat USA 2025
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-07 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join WiCyS and our Executive Director, Lynn Dohm, at BlackHat USA 2025 to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS.
Black Hat USA returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas with a 6-day program. The event will open with four days of specialized cybersecurity Trainings (August 2-5), with courses for all skill levels. Also taking place during Black Hat USA is Summit Day on Tuesday, August 5, followed by the two-day main conference on August 6 & 7 featuring more than 100 selected Briefings, dozens of open-source tool demos in Arsenal, a robust Business Hall, networking and social events, and much more.

Use code WICYS when you register HERE for discount passes:

$200 discount off the current price of one (1) live, in-person Briefings pass
OR $100 discount off the current price for one (1) Business Hall Only pass

Learn more about the event and available pass types!

WiCyS | SquadCon 2025
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-06 | Sahara Las Vegas, 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join WiCyS at SquadCon 2025 to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our team, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. Do not miss WiCyS CyberSecurity and Technology Manager Quintana Patterson’s panel Breaking the Silence: Women Defining Their Space in Cybersecurity on Tuesday, August 5th on the main stage.
SquadCon `25: Victory by Design is a two-day conference powered by BGH Foundation dba BlackGirlsHack . This conference is in Las Vegas during Hacker Summer Camp. SquadCon `25 will be held at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. There will have amazing keynotes, discussion panels, beginner-friendly hands-on workshops, and a fantastic lineup of research and fireside chats on some of the latest edge trends in cybersecurity.

Register HERE

If you will be attending BlackHat USA and would like a complimentary pass to SqaudCon, please email cameron@wicys.org (Qualities Limited, first come, first served)

WiCyS | BlackHat USA Day Zero
2025-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join Lynn Dohm and Michele Tomasic at BlackHat USA Day Zero in South Pacific EF, Level 0 for a networking and preview reception to kick off your Black Hat experience, build out your schedule, and connect with like-minded members of the cyber community. Whether you are a first-time or long-time Black Hat attendee, we invite you to join us at Day Zero! Lynn and Michele will be there representing WiCyS. Stop by to connect to learn, and engage with WiCyS leaders

Learn more and register for BlackHat HERE

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2025-08-05 19:00 - 2025-08-06 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
2025-08-06 07:00 - 08:00 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.

Webinar | Demystifying Post-Quantum Migration: Resources from the PQCC
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
The rise of quantum computing is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, putting classical cryptographic systems at risk. To stay ahead of this seismic shift, organizations must act now to prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC), co-founded by MITRE, is leading the charge with a suite of publicly available tools designed to guide organizations of all sizes and security postures through this complex migration. From a comprehensive PQC migration roadmap to an adaptable inventory workbook, these resources are built to jumpstart adoption and tackle diverse operational challenges.
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 | BlackHat USA Community Lounge Presentation
2025-08-06 13:30 - 14:10 UTC | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join Lynn Dohm and Quintana Patterson at BlackHat USA Community Lounge in the Business Hall for their Presentation.”Building Tomorrow’s Security Leaders Today. They will discuss the benefits of WiCyS and ongoing initiatives, and lead the discussion. Come to learn and engage with the WiCyS community.
This casual yet structured meetup is a wonderful opportunity for students and recent graduates to share their cybersecurity journey experiences. Our skilled moderator will guide engaging group discussions about transitioning from academia to industry and building authentic professional connections. This meetup format encourages open dialogue and organic networking among peers at similar career stages. Come ready to share your story, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of entering the cybersecurity field!

Learn more and register for BlackHat HERE

WiCyS Stage Ready Public Speaking Fellowship Cohort 2 | Power and Presence Crash Course
2025-08-07 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
Discover how to command the stage with confidence in this immersive crash course. You’ll learn techniques to harness your power and elevate your presence as a speaker, setting the foundation for your Stage Ready journey.

More details on this program HERE

WiCyS Create Your Leading Edge Program
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Virtual
Create Your Leading Edge is a 12-week leadership development program designed for mid-level women in cybersecurity. It emphasizes cultivating authentic leadership, strategic career growth, and workplace confidence. Join us to advance your career on your own terms.

Upcoming schedule or accepted applicants only:

Launch webinar: July 24, 1-2 pm CT
August 7, 1-2:30 pm CT
August 14, 1-2:30 pm CT
August 21, 1-2:30 pm CT
August 28, 1-2:30 pm CT
September 4, 1-2:30 pm CT
September 11, 1-2:30 pm CT
September 18, 1-2:30 pm CT
September 25, 1-2:30 pm CT
October 2, 1-2:30 pm CT
October 9, 1-2:30 pm CT
October 16, 1-2:30 pm CT
October 23, 1-2:30 pm CT

Full details HERE

WiCyS Healthcare Affiliate | Meet the Board
2025-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us on August 8 at 12PM ET for a strategic member meeting.
This is more than a meet-and-greet.
We’ll be sharing:
Our renewed mission, values, and vision
Key priorities for the year ahead
Opportunities to contribute, lead, and shape the future of women in healthcare cybersecurity
You’ll also meet the new Board and learn how to get more involved in driving real impact across the industry.

Please register HERE

WiCyS | Professional Mentorship Program Informational Webinar
2025-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join us for an informational webinar about the WiCyS Professional Mentorship Program, designed to support members in building meaningful, career-focused relationships that foster growth, connection, and confidence.
During this session, we’ll walk through:

The structure and timeline of the 2025–2026 program
Expectations for mentors and mentees
New updates for this year, including separate tracks for professionals and aspiring professionals
What makes a strong application
Tips for getting the most out of the experience

Whether you’re considering applying as a mentor or mentee, or simply want to learn more, this webinar is a great place to start. We encourage you to bring your questions and participate in the Q&A.

Go to our website for more information or register today!

Webinar | Navigating AI Security - An Essential Guide for App Developers and Users
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | BrightTALK
This session with WiCyS Strategic Partner, Cisco, introduces application developers and users to essential insights into AI security, focusing on secure development and responsible use. We will begin with an overview of AI development, identifying risks unique to or exacerbated by the development and use of GAI, and recent security issues. We will then cover AI governance policies and processes, as well as practical approaches for building AI applications and implementing security controls within them. We will also emphasize responsible AI usage, highlighting ethical considerations and accountability. Finally, attendees will receive relevant resources to support ongoing learning and enhancement of their AI security practices. Join us to enhance your skills in building secure AI applications and using AI apps responsibly.
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.

WiCyS Kansas City Affiliate | INTERFACE Kansas City
2025-08-14 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Join our Kansas City Affiliate at INTERFACE Kansas City to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more!
IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to emerging developments in AI and the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. INTERFACE is designed to help. At the conference, there is a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations to help educate, advise and connect you to resources that can help you meet your goals.
Covering Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Communications, and more, you’ll find presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitors covering a variety of topics, as well as the latest innovations and best practices.

Register HERE

WiCyS Australia Affiliate | Coffee Meet Up
2025-08-14 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
WiCyS Australia is hosting its next Networking Coffee Morning across multiple cities—including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra & Adelaide—on 14 August 2025.
Whether you’re deep in the trenches of cyber defense or just starting your journey, this is your chance to connect, share, and caffeinate with like-minded peers in a relaxed, welcoming space.
💬 Expect great conversation, fresh perspectives, and yes—free coffee for members!
🔗 Register for the event in your city and come say hello. Let’s build a stronger, more inclusive cybersecurity community—one cup at a time.
SYDNEY https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1487692461199?aff=oddtdtcreator
MELBOURNE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1487710515199?aff=oddtdtcreator
CANBERRA https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1487716483049?aff=oddtdtcreator
ADELAIDE https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1511349750789?aff=oddtdtcreator

WiCyS AI Affiliate | Meet an AI Practitioner Series
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
In this series, the WiCyS AI affiliate invites practitioners to share their AI journey and how they develop/use AI securely and responsibly, so our members can learn from their experiences.
It is scheduled to be a virtual one-hour session on the second Thursday of the month from 12-1 pm US-Central.

Attend HERE

WiCyS Stage Ready Public Speaking Fellowship Cohort 2 | Your Anchor Story Boot Camp
2025-08-14 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual
Learn how to craft and refine your signature anchor story to make a lasting impact. This boot camp will help you identify your most powerful narratives and shape them into compelling talks.

More details on this program HERE

WiCyS August Book Club
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini
To most of us, it seems like recent developments in artificial intelligence emerged out of nowhere to pose unprecedented threats to humankind. But to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, who has been at the forefront of AI research, this moment has been a long time in the making.
After tinkering with robotics as a high school student in Memphis and then developing mobile apps in Zambia as a Fulbright fellow, Buolamwini followed her lifelong passion for computer science, engineering, and art to MIT in 2015. As a graduate student at the “Future Factory,” she did groundbreaking research that exposed widespread racial and gender bias in AI services from tech giants across the world.
Unmasking AI goes beyond the headlines about existential risks produced by Big Tech. It is the remarkable story of how Buolamwini uncovered what she calls “the coded gaze”—the evidence of encoded discrimination and exclusion in tech products—and how she galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League. Applying an intersectional lens to both the tech industry and the research sector, she shows how racism, sexism, colorism, and ableism can overlap and render broad swaths of humanity “excoded” and therefore vulnerable in a world rapidly adopting AI tools. Computers, she reminds us, are reflections of both the aspirations and the limitations of the people who create them.
Encouraging experts and non-experts alike to join this fight, Buolamwini writes, “The rising frontier for civil rights will require algorithmic justice. AI should be for the people and by the people, not just the privileged few.”
Register HERE

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | August Social
2025-08-16 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Bennu Coffee Highland, 109 Jacob Fontaine Lane, Austin, TEXAS, 78752
Join the WiCyS Austin Affiliate for the August Social, where you can connect with other professionals in the cybersecurity field. This in-person event will take place at Bennu Coffee Highland on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time. Come network, share ideas, and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. We can’t wait to see you there!
This month, Cinthya Frid, Events and Programming Co-chair for WiCyS Austin, hosts our gathering!
Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals and grow your network!

Register HERE

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | Reverse Engineering the Attacker Mindset: A Blueprint for Blue Teams
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Dr,, San Diego, 92122
Our cyberspeaker series this month dives into the dynamic world of red teaming, where ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to expose vulnerabilities and sharpen defenses. Discover how these high-stakes exercises, along with competitive events like hackathons and Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, empower blue teamers to anticipate threats, strengthen strategies, and continuously evolve.
This event suits seasoned defenders in the field or those just stepping into cybersecurity; learn how embracing the offensive mindset can transform your defensive game.
Our Cyber Speaker for this event is Kailani Del Rio! An IT Security Analyst at Sycuan Casino Resort and a member of Tribal-ISAC.

Register HERE

WiCyS Florida Affiliate | Brunch Bytes
2025-08-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Tampa, Pensacola, Ft. Lauderdale/Miami
Join the WiCyS Florida Leadership Board and fellow members across Pensacola, Tampa, and Ft. Lauderdale/Miami for a relaxed, in-person brunch event to connect, chat cybersecurity, and learn how to get more involved in the Affiliate.

Please RSVP HERE to save your seat!

WiCyS | Executive Leaders Network
2025-08-21 | 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 Stage Ready Public Speaking Fellowship Cohort 2 | Rehearsal Hours Session 1
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual
In these group rehearsal sessions, participants will practice their speeches and receive actionable feedback on both content and delivery. Each session is designed to enhance your presentation skills and help you confidently prepare for your next public appearance.

More details on this program HERE

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | Anniversary Meet up
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | McGregor’s Bar & Grill, 10475San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Come join us to celebrate as we enter our fifth year as a WiCyS San Diego affiliate. In five years we have grown in numbers, impact, and influence, empowering women in the field and those new to the field.
Come meet and interact with the leaders and the new and current members of the WiCyS San Diego Affiliate. Come, let’s eat and drink, catch up, network, and share experiences and opportunities.

Register HERE for this free event.

WiCyS Northeast Ohio | Convene: Cleveland
2025-08-26 - 2025-08-27 | Intercontinental Cleveland, 9801 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
The National Cybersecurity Alliance welcomes the cybersecurity and IT community to connect, share, and Convene. Join our Northeast Ohio Affiliate at the Convene: Cleveland by the National Cybersecurity Alliance to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more!
Staying ahead of the curve of evolving security threats is imperative for any organization, and understanding the human element of cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Convene was launched by the National Cybersecurity Alliance to serve people who work at the intersection of people and security. It’s more than a conference; it is an unparalleled opportunity for security training and awareness professionals to gain critical insights, network with industry leaders, and learn about the latest advancements.

WiCyS is proud to partner with the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Use the code PARTNER for a 15% discount on passes. Register HERE

WiCyS Call for Volunteers | 16th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Conference
2025-08-26 - 2025-09-09 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y.Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Just Three Weeks Away!
Register to volunteer and have a chance to attend the 16th Billington CyberSecurity Summit. Meet some of the leading companies with over 2500 attendees and 200+ top speakers participating in more than 40 sessions and breakouts at the 16th Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit, the leading government cybersecurity summit.

Sign up to volunteer HERE
