The WiCyS Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) is designed to provide WiCyS members with hands-on, technical training in identifying, reporting, and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Utilizing the WiCyS website and platform as a live training environment, participants gain real-world experience in vulnerability discovery, triage, and reporting—key skills that enhance their résumés and prepare them for careers in […]
ChiBrrCon is Chicago’s premier vendor-free, practitioner-driven, nonprofit security conference where community, creativity, and technical excellence come together. Born from the icy winds of the Midwest winter, ChiBrrCon delivers high-quality technical talks, interactive villages, and engaging leadership discussions—all without vendor sales pitches. The theme for 2026 is Artificial Intelligence. AI isn’t going anywhere (unless it replaces humans first). So […]
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 […]
WiCyS encourages its members to submit to Identiverse 2026. The annual Identiverse Conference is the keystone event for digital identity practitioners, professionals, and leaders. 2026 will be the seventeenth year bringing together the best across industry and enterprise to share insights, synthesize new ideas, and advance the state of modern digital identity and security. The […]
The cybersecurity workforce is under pressure. Demand for skilled professionals continues to grow, while AI is changing how teams hire, retain, and develop talent. The survey takes just 12–15 minutes to complete, and your input will directly shape the findings shared in the 2026 Cybersecurity Workforce Report – a trusted resource for organizations around the […]
WiCyS and skillrex have partnered to launch the WiCyS Talent Assessment, a vital research tool designed to better understand the background, skills, and professional development needs of our members. This is not a test or a certification exam, and no prerequisite knowledge is required. By participating between December 1 and December 31, 2025, you'll help […]
The WiCyS Aspiring Professional Mentorship Program connects undergraduate WiCyS student members with experienced mentors across the cybersecurity industry. This 4-month group-based mentorship experience helps students build core career readiness skills while engaging in a supportive, empowering community. Based on NACE Career Readiness Competencies, the curriculum equips aspiring professionals with the skills, tools, and mentorship needed […]
As organizations increasingly deploy agentic AI systems, understanding and mitigating security threats is crucial to prevent vulnerabilities in autonomous operations. This webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, ServiceNow, on "Threat Modeling […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with the Cloud Security Cybersecurity Summit Virtual. The Cloud Security Cybersecurity Summit brings together executives and security leaders to navigate the most pressing challenges of securing today’s cloud environments. From AI-driven defense strategies to identity and access management, and from resilient architectures to Zero Trust frameworks, this summit delivers actionable […]
Are you ready to boost your cybersecurity career? Start with networking—the essential cybersecurity skill! In this bootcamp, participants will learn the importance of understanding technologies like IP addressing, layer four protocols and ports, routing, switching, and other foundational technical concepts. This education is delivered through the Fortinet Networking Bootcamp, which kicks off for WiCyS members […]
Cyber Quest Tournament 2026 | Powered by WiCyS & SANS Cyber Ranges Experience the ultimate tournament event with SANS Skills Quest by NetWars, the latest SANS Cyber Ranges cybersecurity hands-on training solution, designed to enhance and validate skills for all cybersecurity roles and levels. Practice existing techniques, develop new tactics, and gain experience in a […]
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 […]
WiCyS India Affiliate is a Pathways partner to the event and will be hosting a booth and a workshop. Please stop by the booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more! Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) is Asia’s largest gathering of women and allies in technology – a powerful movement fueling innovation, […]
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 […]
Ready to boost your cybersecurity career? Start with networking—the essential cybersecurity skill! In this introductory webinar, Bob Cunningham, a renowned Fortinet trainer, will provide a high-level explanation of next-generation firewalls. You will learn the importance of understanding technologies like: IP addressing, layer 4 protocols and ports, routing, switching, and other foundational technical concepts. This one-hour […]
Celebrate the year with WiCyS Austin and Sumo Logic! Join us for networking and holiday cheer as we toast to 2025’s successes. We're closing out the year with an evening of connection, celebration, and community! Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin invites you to this year's holiday party, where we’ll recognize the achievements of our members […]
WiCyS, in partnership with Cyber Education Alliance - proud partner of Get Cyber Smart. Be a smart cookie and brush up on your digital literacy to safeguard yourself from bad actors!
WiCyS Education and Training Affiliate has partnered with DefCon Training to bring greater exposure to training opportunities in CyberSecurity. Call for trainers for DefCon 2026 in Las Vegas, August 8-11, is NOW open. Training can be an excellent way to grow your career by learning a new skill and showcase your expertise. Submit your training […]
Book: Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick- Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human […]
Join the WiCyS UKI affiliate at BlackHat Europe to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more about WiCyS. For more than 20 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends. These high-profile global events […]
Join our Mid-Atlantic Affiliate at MSSP Alert Live in National Harbor, MD, to connect with WiCyS members. Please stop by our booth to meet our affiliate, snag some swag, and learn more! Add to your agenda to see Executive Director Lynn Dohm featured on the Women in Tech Panel: Leading with Vision and Impact on […]
Tired of making critical security decisions with a tangled mess of inconsistent, unnormalized risk data? This webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, Google, will be your practical playbook for taming that chaos. You'll learn how to harness LLMs to automate classification, transforming raw data into actionable insights to drive remediation. We'll share "in-the-trenches" tips on model […]
Join WiCyS Rhode Island Affiliate for an informal Meet-Up at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.’s weekly Bingo night! We will be playing Bingo, talking about cybersecurity, networking, and building community in a fun Newport setting. This should be a low-stress and fun evening. Visit HERE for more information. **No cost to participate. Food […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with the Finance Cybersecurity Summit Virtual. The financial services sector is under siege from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats targeting sensitive customer data, financial assets, and critical systems. As regulatory pressures mount and attackers grow more adept, financial organizations face unique challenges in balancing innovation, compliance, and security. This virtual conference […]
WiCyS is proud to partner with CyberRisk Collaborative for the Denver CISO Holiday Reception on December 9, 2025. Connect with Denver’s CISO community while giving back through a philanthropic initiative that supports and uplifts the local community. WiCyS is honored to join forces with CyberRisk Collaborative to advance inclusion, impact, and leadership in cybersecurity. Register HERE
Add to your agenda to see Executive Director Lynn Dohm featured on the Women in Tech Panel: Leading with Vision and Impact on December 10th. Lynn brings bold leadership and deep insight into building inclusive cybersecurity communities. Don’t miss this chance to hear her perspective on driving change, mentoring future leaders, and shaping the future […]
Join WiCyS Uganda Affiliate for a webinar designed for professionals looking to break into or transition within the cybersecurity field. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from: Samari Kakibale, Deputy Director & Head of Information Security and Business Continuity, Bank of Uganda What You'll Gain: Insights from a seasoned cybersecurity leader Practical strategies for career […]
On behalf of WiCyS Western Washington, if you are a WiCyS member and working IT professional, you are invited to attend at no cost INTERFACE Seattle 2025 on December 11th! […]
Join the WiCyS Deaf Affiliate for an inspiring conversation with Tracy Goodhue, an IT Operations & Security Manager, accessible advocate, and Founder of More Good Solutions, as she shares her journey and mission to create inclusive security practices that don't leave people with disabilities behind. Trace is a hard-of-hearing professional with Security+, PMP, CSM, and ICP-APO […]
High profile cases capture headlines, but behind the scenes are professionals whose preparation shapes the outcome. In this WiCyS webinar, Heather will share her path from teaching and training with […]
Join us for an informational webinar on the WiCyS Talent Assessment Powered by skillrex! Presented by Dr. Sasha Vanterpool, Sr. Cyber Workforce Consultant, this session will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 1:00 PM CT. Learn how this collaborative, research-based assessment—open to members from December 1–31, 2025—is designed to better understand the background, skills, […]
The Executive Leaders Network brings together top cybersecurity leaders to share insights, solve challenges, and build a trusted community of peers. In a field that is constantly changing and where leadership can often feel isolating, this network offers a space for open dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and strategic support. It also serves as a platform to […]
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) has long been seen as a process heavy, documentation-driven function, but the future demands something very different. As organizations scale and threats evolve, GRC can no longer rely on manual workflows, fragmented tools, and traditional governance models. It must transform into a discipline that is engineered, automated, and deeply integrated […]
The WiCyS Sri Lanka Community Kickoff marks the beginning of our journey as an official WiCyS Affiliate, creating a space where cybersecurity professionals, students, and allies come together to connect, learn, and inspire. This virtual event will introduce the WiCyS Sri Lanka community, share our vision for empowering women in cybersecurity and open the door […]
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