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WiCyS Launches Student Chapter at RMIT University
WiCyS launched its newest student chapter at RMIT University. A thank you to Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Australia Affiliate, Anita Siassios-Huntsman IAPP CIPM, and Infoblox for your continued support. A special thank you to the RMIT School of Computing...
The Business Case for Cybersecurity Workforce Resilience – Lynn Dohm
Executive Director Lynn Dohm was interviewed live at BlackHat USA. The joint report from WiCyS and FourOne Insights reveals that mentorship, skills-based promotion, and third-party partnerships don’t just improve workforce outcomes — they deliver measurable ROI,...
Women in CyberSecurity Launches Just Hacking Program To Address Skills Gaps
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) recently launched the Just Hacking Program, a technical training initiative focused on practical skills that are most in demand for current cybersecurity roles. The program will begin with three courses covering AI-assisted cyber defense...
WiCyS Report: The Financial Imperative of Workforce Equity: SecureWorld Blog
In the security community, resilience is almost exclusively quantified via architectural redundancy, mean time to detection (MTTD), or the speed of patch deployment. Yet, the systems supporting the humans tasked with executing these defenses have remained brittle.A...
The Cyber Guild: DEMYSTIFYING CYBERSECURITY: Inside A Ransomware Incident
What does a ransomware attack really look like, beyond the headlines? The new 4-part video mini-series from The Cyber Guild, in partnership with College Board, seeks to make cybersecurity tangible, human, and accessible. This short-form series brings the NIST Incident...
Young Girls Are The Future Of Cybersecurity
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Betta Lyon Delsordo told Cybercrime Magazine that her journey into ethical hacking began at 13, in Montana, when she taught herself to code. After earning a degree in Computer Science, she...
Cyber Forum: Threat Intel On Demand featuring Keynote by Lynn Dohm
Move from Reactive Defense to Proactive Resilience by catching up on SentinelOne's Cyber Forum: On-Demand content. SentinelOne hosted a live virtual Cyber Forum on May 12. Discover how AI-driven intelligence and expert action come together to stop threats and keep...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Launches Just Hacking Program Driven by Skills-Based Workforce Research
New initiative uses workforce intelligence and skills assessment data to deliver targeted cybersecurity training aligned with evolving industry needs. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the premier organization dedicated to...
The ROI of Resilience: A Conversation with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS
FourOne Insights Founder and CEO, Will Markow, recently joined Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (“WiCyS”) for an in-depth discussion about FourOne Insights’ and WiCyS’ new report, The ROI of Resilience. Will and Lynn explore longstanding...
Rowan University hosts South Jersey’s first cybersecurity conference
On Saturday, April 18, more than 200 cybersecurity professionals and students filled the Eynon Ballroom at Rowan University’s Chamberlain Student Center for the region’s first-ever BSides South Jersey, a one-day cybersecurity conference. Part of a global series of...
BLOGS
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Data Breach Notification? Don’t Panic — Take control
One Email Changed Everything Justin had just finished dinner when he noticed an email from the car repair shop he recently visited to fix his car’s engine. The subject line of the email read: “Important Security Notice About Your Account” At first, he almost deleted...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Think Before You Prompt: Using AI Safely
A Chance of a Lifetime, Stolen Lena had recently started using an AI chatbot to help manage her busy life. Between family, bills, and planning for the future, she loved how easy it was to ask questions and get instant answers. One evening, feeling stressed about her...
Best MBA Programs in Cybersecurity Management for 2026
Nearly 4.8 million cybersecurity positions remain unfilled worldwide, yet the professionals most in demand are not purely technical specialists. They are managers who can translate threat intelligence into board-level strategy, allocate security budgets, and align...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | World Cup Fever: Don’t Let Scammers Score
A Chance of a Lifetime – Stolen Diego had waited years for this moment. The 2026 World Cup was finally here, and for the first time ever he had both the time and money to attend in person. When he saw a post on social media offering "last-minute official...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | The Power of the Passphrase: Why Longer Beats Smarter
A Simple Password, a Big Problem Daniel had always considered himself “pretty good with computers.” He shopped online, managed his finances digitally, and stayed in touch with friends through social media. Like many people, he protected his personal email...
WiCyS Stories: Gözde Karaca’s Journey of Reinvention, Reskilling and Redefining Her Future
“After finishing my Master’s in Industrial Engineering and building a strong foundation through my work with leading companies such as Siemens, Porsche and Mercedes, I began to explore how I could further align my career with my long‑term interests. This led me to...
AI Already Has a Profile on You. That Should Worry You
BY: Shafaque Qureshi Somewhere in the cloud, a version of you already exists. It has no face, no voice, and no emotions. But it knows your patterns, your preferences, your late-night habits, your near-purchases, your interests, and, in many cases, even your emotional...
You Don’t Have to Know Yet
BY: Hayun Jung I didn't know what blue teaming was until my sophomore year. I walked into the WiCyS conference in Dallas not really knowing what I was doing there. I knew I liked security, vaguely. I did not know there were this many ways to be in it. What got me was...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Locked Out: What Happens to Your Digital Life After Death
Locked Out of a Virtual Door at the Worst Possible Time? When Carlos passed away unexpectedly, his family was overwhelmed with grief and confusion. His spouse knew the bills needed to be paid, insurance claims filed, and family members notified. But Carlos had...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Stop Password Pain: Use a Reliable Password Manager
A Cautionary Tale Emily prided herself on simplifying her online, digital life with the belief, “one password to rule them all.” She kept things simple by using one password for all her shopping sites, a different password for her social media accounts, and one...
PODCASTS
Woman in the Middle presents: Live From WiCyS 2026 Series – Episode 3
The energy was electric at the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2026 Conference, and as we continue our special "Live From" series with episode 3, these interviews were recorded in person by Jackie McGuire at the Gaylord National Resort to showcase the event's authentic...
Woman in the Middle presents: Live From WiCyS 2026 Series – Episode 2
The energy was electric here at the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2026 Conference! In this second episode of the special "Live From" series, these interviews were recorded by Jackie McGuire in person at the Gaylord National Resort! As over 2,000 women and allies...
Woman in the Middle presents: Live From WiCyS 2026 Series – Episode 1
The energy was electric here at the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2026 Conference! In this first episode of the special "Live From" series, these interviews were recorded by Jackie McGuire in person at the Gaylord National Resort! As over 2,000 women and allies...
WiCyS Presents Woman in the Middle Podcast hosted by JackiesinSecurity
WiCyS presents Woman in the Middle, a podcast hosted by Jackie McGuire, founder of jackiesinsecurity. The show connects seasoned cybersecurity leaders with emerging professionals, exploring cybersecurity not just as a technical discipline, but as a human and cultural...
Reimagining Cyber: Solving the Cyber Workforce Crisis
Women make up only a fraction of the cybersecurity workforce—and many hit a career ceiling just 6 to 10 years in. At the same time, millions of cyber roles remain unfilled, and the talent gap keeps growing. Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity...
Cybersecurity Where You Are Podcast | Episode 136: How WiCyS Advances Women in Cybersecurity
In episode 136 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined live by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Together, they discuss how WiCyS works to advance women in cybersecurity. Below are timestamped highlights...
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Lynn Dohm
In this episode, Jennifer Cox sits down with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity careers for women. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in this male-dominated field, the...
TopCyberPro Podcast featuring Lynn Dohm
In this episode, TopCyberPro.com Founder and CEO Jim West sits down with Lynn Dohm from Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Watch: YouTube
Women in Cybersecurity: A Global Cyber Sisterhood Ft. Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS
In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity), discussing the organization's mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in the cybersecurity field. Lynn shares her journey into cybersecurity, the...
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Overcoming Challenges and Building Diversity with Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm, executive director of Women in Cybersecurity, shares her journey and highlights the workforce shortage in the field. She discusses the importance of diversity and mentorship, noting that those with mentors are more likely to advance. Challenges such as...