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WiCyS India Affiliate e-Magazine Release: She Leads We Trust
WiCyS India Affiliate announced its latest e-magazine, Gratitude Circle: "She Leads We Trust." “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to move forward despite it.” “Leadership is about creating space for others to grow, thrive, and lead.” “When women...
Our journey and vision for the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs
In July 2026, the UN Global Mechanism on developments in the field of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in the context of international security held its first substantive plenary meeting. The meeting marked an important milestone in a process that...
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...
BLOGS
WiCyS Stories: Elizabeth Vos’s Journey From ICU Nurse to Cybersecurity Auditor
“WiCyS was the turning point in my transition from healthcare to cybersecurity. The community gave me direction, confidence and a sense of belonging during a long and uncertain career shift. From my first CTF with WiCyS to receiving a SANS scholarship, the support and...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Your Smartphone: A Gold Mine for Cybercriminals
A Pocket-Sized Disaster Emma was enjoying a week-long vacation on a beautiful, sunny island. One afternoon, after spending several hours at the beach, she stopped at a small café for lunch before heading back to her hotel. Distracted by the ocean views and...
Sisterhood of the Traveling Packets: How 1,300 Practitioners Hacked a Ransomware Gang’s Leak Site (Flare CTF Writeup)
With women comprising approximately 22% of the global cybersecurity workforce, organizations like Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) are actively working to close the gender gap. As a proud partner of WiCyS, we joined forces with SANS Institute to bring the “Sisterhood of...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | How to Ruin an Attacker’s Day? With MFA!
Easy for You is Easy for an Attacker Too James was relaxing at home when his phone suddenly erupted with notifications. The password for his personal email account had been changed, but he didn’t remember changing anything. Soon after, his social media accounts...
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...
PODCASTS
The Cyber Talent Paradox: How WiCyS Is Solving the Hiring Crisis Ft. Lynn Dohm
In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), about the organization's initiatives, global impact, and the future of cybersecurity workforce development. They discuss data-driven strategies, diversity...
The Future of Women in Cybersecurity Community, Mentoring and the WiCyS Mission – with Lynn Dohm
In this weeks' episode of Talent First, I chat to the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), Lynn Dohm - and what a brilliant way to get started after our summer holiday. We talk about recruiting and retaining women in cyber, how to build a diverse...
Woman in the Middle presents: Live From WiCyS 2026 Series – Episode 5
The energy was electric here at the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2026 Conference! In this fifth and final 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...
Woman in the Middle presents: Live From WiCyS 2026 Series – Episode 4
The energy was electric here at the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2026 Conference! In this fourth episode of the special "Live From" series, we take a different journey through a deep conversation Jackie had with Karen Wortsell. Switching things up with a fresh...
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...