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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to continue “Measuring Inclusion” workshops
In February 2023, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) joined forces with DEI analytics firm Aleria to initiate a pioneering study to uncover the underlying causes of career disparities for women in cybersecurity. The study sheds light on the barriers that impede their...
ISC2 Strengthens Commitment to Advancing Women in Cybersecurity with Expanded WiCyS Partnership
Collaboration launches inaugural Women Cyber Leaders Pre-Conference Workshop at 2023 ISC2 Security Congress Alexandria, Va., September 26, 2023 – ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced it is expanding...
Fortinet Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
For the last three years, Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been a strategic partner with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Both organizations are firmly committed to training and employment opportunities,...
Students Create Women in Cybersecurity Club on Campus To Empower Women in The Digital World.
JoVi Douglas pictures a world in which women stand at the forefront of digital defense as leaders in the cybersecurity field. That is why, when the opportunity to create and lead an Augusta University chapter of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) came up, Douglas didn’t...
The Top 25 Leaders in Cyber Security 2024
Cyber Security Hub is delighted to present our top 25 leaders in cyber security for 2024. The list features people from all over the globe and from different specialisms, including fraud detection, corporate governance, cyber defense, ethical hacking and more. They...
Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute Reaffirms Its Commitment To Women In CyberSecurity
Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third...
Scholarships Available To Attend 2024 Annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has various scholarships available for students, educators and professionals to attend the 10th anniversary of its technical conference to be held April 11 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Call For Proposals For Its 10th Anniversary Conference
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its technical conference April 11 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee, and looking for participants to present and share their cybersecurity knowledge and skill set. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women...
Okta Launches Cybersecurity Workforce Development Initiative to Help Close the Tech and Cybersecurity Skills Gap
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced the launch of a new initiative focused on finding and developing the best cybersecurity talent and providing equitable access to thriving careers in...
Bridging The Gender Gap In The Public Sector
It was at a high-energy Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference in Cleveland on March 2022 when Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), excitedly told an audience of 1,700 female cybersecurity professionals that she...
BLOGS
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (Part 1 of 2)
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (Part 1 of 2) Potent Insights from Women in CybersecurityOver the past century, women have shattered the glass ceiling in many industries, from breaking through stereotypes in STEM to challenging the status quo by...
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (Part 2 of 2)
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity (part 2 of 2) Potent Insights from Women in CybersecurityOver the past century, women have shattered the glass ceiling in many industries, from breaking through stereotypes in STEM to challenging the status quo by...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | TI’m Hacked, Now What?
Have I Been Hacked? The internet can be overwhelming, with new technologies changing all the time. No matter how safe you try to be, sooner or later you may be unfortunate enough to get hacked. The sooner you detect something bad has happened, and the faster you...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | The Power of Password Managers
Are You Frustrated with Passwords? Like most people, you likely find creating, managing, and remembering all your different passwords a daunting task. It seems like every website has different password rules and many require additional security measures such as...
Fostering Inclusive Language In Security
Written by: Dave Spencer and Meg Bhatia Building an inclusive community is not an overnight activity, which is why Dell Technologies emphasizes fostering an inclusive culture in our mission. While there are many corporate activities that take place to encourage an...
Securing Tomorrow: Empowering the Next Generation in Cybersecurity
Securing Tomorrow: Empowering the Next Generation in Cybersecurity By: Rachana Kamat In today's digital age, where technology plays a pivotal role in our lives, it has become crucial to prioritize cybersecurity education from a young age. By introducing kids to the...
Empowering the next generation to meet technology innovations | Microsoft Security Blog
Closing the cybersecurity talent gap is not something we can achieve alone; it requires a collective effort from the entire industry and focus on enabling cybersecurity awareness and education for all. This realization hit home for us during our recent participation...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Stop Those Phone Call Scams
The StoryDavid was busy watching his favorite streaming series when he got a phone call from a number he did not recognize. The area code was the same as his, so he assumed it was someone local and answered the phone. Right away David was asked to confirm his full...
WiCyS Launches Speaker Program to Give Voice to More Women in Cyber
Public speakers play a vital role in our society, serving as catalysts for change, inspiration, and empowerment. Through their words and presence, public speakers can shape narratives, share knowledge, and drive positive change in our ever-evolving world. Moreover,...
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Joins Forces with SANS Security Awareness
For almost two decades SANS OUCH! Security Awareness newsletter has been one of the most trusted, community-driven resources for helping ordinary computer users secure their daily lives. Each month the OUCH! newsletter is published, for free, focusing on a key...
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PODCASTS
The Power of Diverse Perspective with Lynn Dohm featured on Afternoon Cyber Tea
Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Lynn boasts over 25 years of invaluable experience in organizational and leadership roles, making her a prominent figure within the Women in...
Lynn Dohm: A Global Sisterhood
Today's guest is Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). In today’s episode, Lynn discusses WiCyS and her role as Executive Director, how WiCyS became a non-profit organization, how the pandemic affected the organization, WiCyS’ partnerships,...
BeyondTrust features Lynn Dohm in The Wonder Women of Cybersecurity
In this episode James hosts Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS. Lynn shares the origin story of WiCyS, from humble beginnings as an NSF-funded conference to today's thriving global community empowering women at all stages of their cybersecurity careers. Join us as...
Career Podcast Featuring : Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
In episode #92 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lynn Dohm. She is a woman who embodies the essence of living boldly. Lynn Dohm is the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) - a global nexus championing the cause of women in...
The TPG North American Tour: the Foundry Takes ICANN76, WiCyS ’23, and IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit [S4E05]
Welcome back to the Tech Policy Grind! In this episode, we hit the road once again for our North American tour of some major tech policy conferences. This time, we head to the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico, the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) 2023...
Building a Cybersecurity Culture to Protect Your Team and Business with Dr. Joye Purser
Today Nathan had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Joye Purser, the first-ever Senior Executive Regional Director for Cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is a nationally recognized global security leader with extensive experience in...
The Women of WiCyS
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) is a non-profit organization that brings women together to celebrate and foster their passion for cybersecurity. In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Tashya and Pam speak with some of the incredible women behind the WiCyS organization...
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...
Ask the Howlers | See Yourself in Cyber with Lynn Dohm
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm joins Karen Worstell on Ask the Howlers to discuss how we can grow and diversify the cybersecurity workforce.
Bringing Diverse Voices Into Cybersecurity with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys)
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) for a conversation about bringing more diverse voices into the world of cybersecurity. She highlights some of the ways...