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Women in CyberSecurity Calling for Participants for New Measuring Inclusion Workshops
Program will help understand barriers to hiring and retaining women in cybersecurity CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity,...
Faces of Security: Dr. Dawn Beyer from Lockheed Martin
Dr. Dawn Beyer, a Senior Fellow at global aerospace company Lockheed Martin, is a distinguished cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience and a proud industry advocate for women. Beyer has held various positions at Lockheed Martin over the past 21 years....
Cyber News Global | Cyber Focus
Lynn Dohm, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) executive director, is featured in Cyber News Global. She collaborates with other cybersecurity professionals who offer cyber-focused tips and resourceful information. Check out the full magazine here.
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) introducing ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity winter camp cohort
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is partnering with the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 to help others navigate an entry point into cybersecurity learning through its ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Winter Camp.WiCyS aims to...
Organization to empower women, nonbinary students in cybersecurity
The GW Hatchet Written by Barry Yao and Hannah Marr A student organization has been working to empower women and nonbinary students in the field of cybersecurity by facilitating professional opportunities this fall.Student leaders of Women in Cybersecurity, or WiCyS,...
Contractors, stakeholders offer wish lists for cyber workforce strategy
FCW Written by Natalie Alms Although there is broad agreement between industry and government that the growing cyber talent gap demands attention, how exactly the White House will wield its ability to assess federal agency work and annual budget proposals to address...
Sponsorship opportunities available for 2023 Women in CyberSecurity conference
Several sponsorship opportunities are available at the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) conference March 16 to 18 for businesses and companies looking to recruit top talent, gain recognition as leaders in workforce diversity, and build relationships with industry...
Craig Newmark Philanthropies joins forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) in Security Training Scholarship
Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) is the latest leader in cyber to join forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to support the Security Training Scholarship.WiCyS is proud to announce the support of CNP to further its’ work to increase the number of women in...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) accepting applicants for conference scholarships
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has several scholarships available for WiCyS members to attend its upcoming conference March 16 to 18 in Denver, Colorado.Each year, WiCyS, the premier event to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity, brings together students...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) conference call for participation
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is planning its next technical conference March 16 to 18 in Denver, Colorado, and looking for participants to present and share their knowledge.At its annual conference, WiCyS has contributors showcase their expertise, skill, and talents...
BLOGS
Happy New Year, Members- Welcome to 2023! (Cat Contillo)
Submitted By: Cat Contillo (she/they)DEIB Advisor-WiCyS Neurodiversity Affiliate As we all know, every new year tends to come with resolutions or goals to change our lives. As we continue to move forward one step at a time, focus on where you are and where you want to...
A Research Journey in Network Security at SANS (Gabriel Chen)
Submitted By: Gabriel Chen Doing research and pushing boundaries in innovations is one of the most important components to shape our future of Computer Security. Early this year, I was fortunate to be funded by WiCyS to work on a research paper at SANS. Here, I would...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Cat Contillo)
Submitted By: Cat Contillo National Disability Employment Awareness Month occurs every October, and its purpose is to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with disabilities. This celebration also provides education about the value...
Fireside Chat With Microsoft Cybersecurity Executive Ann Johnson On Community College Pathways To Cybersecurity
Kicking off Cybersecurity Month, we had an inspiring and informative fireside chat with Ann Johnson, Vice President of Security, Compliance, & Identity at Microsoft—who happens to be a former community college student herself! Read on for a recap of the...
Why Inclusive Language Matters ( Jenni Muñoz & Sofia Martinez)
Submitted By: Jenni Muñoz & Sofia Martinez One of the most impactful ways that we can create a welcoming environment is through our words. In every space that we enter, we have the opportunity to use language that makes everyone around us feel comfortable and...
BOOK REVIEW – Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World by Bruce Schneier ( JoAnna Parker Martin)
Submitted by: JoAnna Parker Martin Don’t let the deliciously contrived title fool you; this book has substance. Best-selling author Bruce Schneier has the experience, qualifications, and titles to back up what he writes. His 16th book, Click Here to Kill Everybody:...
How internships in cybersecurity can help you bridge the talent acquisition gap (Alexis Culp)
Submitted by: Alexis CulpWe have been facing a cybersecurity talent shortage in this industry since the industry was born. As time elapsed, we started integrating more and more of our businesses and lives around the internet, which allowed for more vectors of...
Relapse of LAPSUS$: A Cyber Threat Intelligence Case Study (Kate Esprit & Meghan Jacquot)
Submitted by: Kate Esprit & Meghan Jacquot Overview: LAPSUS$ Group What does Microsoft, Samsung, T-Mobile, Okta, and the Brazilian Ministry of Health all have in common? All of these entities have fallen victim to cyberattacks by the LAPSUS$ hacking group. LAPSUS$...
The Cybersecurity Playbook: How every leader and employee can contribute to a culture of security by Allison Cerra (Jo Anna Parker Martin)
Submitted by: Jo Anna Parker Martin When I look for cybersecurity books to review I specifically keep an eye out for books written by women and minorities for a broad range of perspectives. This one caught my interest with its strong title and black minimalist cover....
Running a WiCyS Chapter — tips, tricks, secrets and perks! (Yansi Keim)
Submitted by: Yansi Keim Hello all, thanks for visiting this article. I am Yansi Keim (former President of WiCyS Purdue University Chapter). Today, I am sharing my experience and advice on running a successful and engaging Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Chapter. My...
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PODCASTS
Do We Belong Here? (In The Cyber World)
Our speaker, Pam Lindemoen cohosts a podcast, “Do We Belong Here? (in cyber).” This is a podcast dedicated to making everyone feel like they belong in the world of cybersecurity. They recently recorded an episode with the founder of Black Women in Cyber, Talya...
Technado, Ep. 241: WiCyS’s Lynn Dohm
In this Technado, Lynn Dohm from Women In Cybersecurity, or WiCyS, came on to talk about the importance of diversity in the industry. She also talked about the wider issues affecting the cybersecurity workforce during the current staffing shortage. In the news, the...
Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana, Sean, and Marco | Lynn Dohm (WiCyS)
In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, Diana, Sean, and Marco welcome Lynn Dohm (Executive Director At WiCyS) as a guest on the show — together they talk about WiCyS ITSP Magazine (2021, October 20). Through The TechVine Radio Program With...
Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana Kelley, Sean Martin, And Marco Ciappelli
Episode 15 live podcast of Through the TechVine with the fabulous Diana Kelley, Janell Straach, Sean Martin, and Marco Ciappelli at ITSPmagazine as they discuss the WiCyS 2021 conference. ITSP Magazine (2021, June 2). Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana...
Hacker Valley Studio: Programs for Women & Veterans in Cyber w/ WiCyS- SPECIAL EDITION
The Cyber Ranch Podcast chats with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and Martha Laughman, Veterans Initiative Lead at WiCyS and Director of Workforce Development at Smoothstack about the amazing programs for women and women veterans at...
MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast: The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm
Join Karen Worstell as she sits down with WiCyS Executive Director, Lynn Dohm to discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve representation and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Lynn...
Cybercrime Magazine: 2020 Cybersecurity Person of the Year. Women in Cyber Advocate. Ambareen Siraj, Founder of WiCyS
Cybersecurity Ventures announced that Dr. Ambareen Siraj, professor of Computer Science and founding director of the Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC) at Tennessee Tech University, has been named 2020 Cybersecurity Person Of The Year. Dr....
Cybercrime Magazine: Cybercrime Magazine Update: WiCyS Partnership! Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures.
Steve Morgan introduces the exciting new partnership of Cybersecurity Ventures and Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS).
Breaking into Cybersecurity: WiCyS & Smoothstack
Join Chris Foulon from “Breaking into Cybersecurity '' as he chats with Martha Laughman and Lynn Dohm about WiCyS’ recent partnership with Smoothstack to offer a cybersecurity apprenticeship to women veterans.
Cybrary Podcasts: Founding WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity) with Dr. Siraj
In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, Amanda and Angel from the Cybrary team sit down with Dr. Ambareen Siraj, the founder of WiCyS - a non profit whose purpose is to bring women together in cybersecurity. Dr. Siraj goes through her history in cybersecurity and how...