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!

WiCyS Professional Affiliate International Leaders Only Meeting
2024-08-07 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 7:00am CT.

Webinar | WiCyS/ISC2 Fall Camp 2024
2024-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join Adaeze Udoh (WiCyS) and Alicia Williams (ISC2) for an informational webinar for the WICYS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Fall Camp. The WICYS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Fall Camp will take 500 WiCyS members through a 14-hour self-paced, technical mentor-supported, training program for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification.
All participating WiCyS members will also receive a voucher to take their certification. You do not need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a demanding and rewarding field, one that opens limitless opportunities worldwide. Certified in Cybersecurity from ISC2 – the new entry-level certification from the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP® — gives you the knowledge and skills you need to begin your first role ready for what’s next.
When you’re Certified in Cybersecurity, you’ll gain access to a wealth of career-building (SC2 member benefits and our global network of 350,000 certified members, associates, and candidates. Start your career with a certified advantage!

Register HERE

WiCyS India Affiliate | Google Exclusive Security Networking Event - Insights from Industry Leaders
2024-08-08 15:00 - 17:30 UTC | Google Hyderabad Office, Block 1, DivyaSree Omega Survey No 13, Kothaguda, Telangana, 500084, India
Join Google and WiCyS India for an exclusive in-person networking event featuring a panel discussion with Pankaj Rohatgi, VP of Security Foundations, along with esteemed partners Kavitha Srinivasulu from WiCYS and Sujatha Yakasiri, leader of W3-CS.
Gain valuable insights into the latest security trends, exchange ideas with industry leaders, and expand your professional network. Enjoy refreshments and engage in meaningful conversations with peers.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Limited spots available. Secure your place today by registering HERE.

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | CYBER SPEAKER SERIES: Myths, Trends, and Hot Topics in Cybersecurity
2024-08-10 11:00 - 12:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | ServiceNow San Diego, 4820 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Our fifth installment of the Cyber Speaker Series! Join us IN PERSON for a lively all-female panel discussion with the members of WiCyS San Diego. We are going to hit the big myths, trends, and hot topics in the industry today.
Our panelists are leaders in the field and bring a wide range of expertise to the table, including offensive security, defensive security, security education, executive management, as well as governance, risk and compliance. Bring your questions and your curiosity. This event is sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton and ServiceNow.
Panelists:
Mira Kalina, ServiceNow
Farah Rahman, Vibrant Emotional Health
Tricia McMahon, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Jalane Olds, Cox Business
Moderated by:
Jo Anna Parker Martin, Rice University

Be advised that this event is in person only and registration is required to attend – Register HERE

Webinar | 2024 WiCyS Mentorship Program
2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | BrightTALK
Join Lynn Dohm, WiCyS Executive Director, Mary Jane Suarez Partain, WiCyS Program Director and Colleen Huber, WiCyS Marketing Director for an informational webinar on the WiCyS Mentorship program. This webinar will include an introduction and overview of the program along with time for a Q & A. The 9-month mentorship program, exclusively for WiCyS members, is designed to elevate and upskill women in their careers by enhancing skills in areas such as influence, negotiation, leadership, work/life harmony and communication.
To register for the webinar, visit HERE.
To learn more about the mentorship program, visit HERE.

WiCyS Michigan | Detroit Cybersecurity Summit
2024-08-15 | Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI, 48243, United States
The Fourth Annual Detroit 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.

WiCyS | Data Connectors SLED/FED Virtual Cybersecurity Summit
2024-08-15 | Virtual
Embark on a transformative journey at the SLED/FED Virtual Summit, a visionary convergence where you’ll unlock invaluable insights to navigate the dynamic landscape of government and education technology in 2024. Immerse yourself in the collective wisdom shared by SLED (State, Local, and Education) and FED (Federal) sector experts, while directly engaging with representatives from top-tier global innovators in government and education technology solutions.
Embrace the SLED/FED Virtual Summit as your pivotal opportunity to connect virtually with peers and industry leaders. Engaging discussions will span a diverse spectrum of topics, from groundbreaking technology deployments to innovative strategies meticulously designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the government and education sectors.
Uncover the full array of meticulously curated offerings, crafted exclusively by Data Connectors for the SLED/FED Virtual Summit, ready for your exploration and inspiration!

Please use this VIP Link and code WICYS for a FREE pass!

Webinar | How are we securing our databases?
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BrightTALK
This webinar will look at the different methods of securing databases and the types of attacks that they defend against. 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.

Join Denise Sanchez from Ford as she explains how they defend against their databases.
Register HERE
