Join WiCyS San Diego's past president, Jennifer Chung, as she delivers the keynote address at ACM CCS 2024 in Salt Lake City, UT. The ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS) is the flagship annual conference of the Special Interest Group on Security, Audit, and Control (SIGSAC) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The […]
This cyber speaker series event will focus on how strategic vendor management is essential for maintaining robust security postures. It will explore the challenges of managing third-party vendors, including the risks of data breaches, compliance issues, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Key topics will include assessing vendor security practices, enforcing contractual security requirements, and monitoring ongoing […]
Celebrate the season with WiCyS San Diego! This is a fun and casual event to connect, network, and catch up with members, allies, and partners in our affiliate. Wear your favorite ugly sweater or bring a white elephant gift (maximum $15) to join the holiday cheer! This is our last event for the year 2024. […]
This is our kickoff 2025 speaker series event exploring if a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification is the right step for someone in a cybersecurity career! Setting an introductory session with Shailaja Gogate, an experienced cybersecurity educator, to learn about the CISSP certification requirements, key modules, and how it aligns with career goals. […]
This will be a virtual event: an engaging and thought-provoking book review and Q&A session with Heidi Trost, the author of Human-Centered Security. Heidi is a renowned cybersecurity user experience (UX) leader and podcast host of Human-Centered Security. Heidi brings a unique perspective to the critical interplay between humans, systems, and cybersecurity threats. In this […]
This workshop event introduces a practical approach to asset management by integrating the principles of the 5S methodology—sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain—that are commonly used in manufacturing into cybersecurity practices with empathy and respect for all parties involved. Participants will explore how the 5S framework can help identify and categorize critical software […]
IOT devices exist in every modern home today. Do people know what their IOT devices are saying when they’re not listening? In this interactive session, see how to disassemble a widely available and inexpensive IOT device to discover how the device starts up and communicates out to the world. Attendees will have the chance to […]
Join us for an engaging and casual Affiliate Brunch Meetup where cybersecurity professionals, enthusiasts, and students can connect, network, and exchange ideas. This event offers a welcoming environment to build relationships, share experiences, and learn about the latest trends in cybersecurity. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your cybersecurity journey, this meetup is […]
Join us for our very first in-person book club meetup, as we dive into the fascinating world of cryptography through the pages of The Code Book by Simon Singh. This book takes us on a historical journey of secret codes, starting in ancient times and leading up to modern quantum encryption. From Caesar Ciphers to […]
This once-a-year exciting event brings our community together to celebrate the year’s achievements, connect with members, and look ahead to what’s next. The evening will include delicious food, exclusive WiCyS merchandise, awards recognizing outstanding contributions, and important chapter elections that will help shape our future leadership. It’s a great opportunity to get involved, meet cybersecurity […]
WiCyS San Diego will meet virtually to discuss FANCY BEAR GOES PHISHING over lunch!
WiCyS San Diego Affiliate will be marching in the Pride Parade in San Diego!