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Women in CyberSecurity and (ISC)2 announce applications open for Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Summer Camp
Program will train entry-level participants in five security domains COOKEVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2), Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated...
Inclusivity, Diversity, and Gender Equality in Cybersecurity
The rapid development of digital and communication technologies has, in the space of a few short decades, revolutionised the human experience. Today, computers, the Internet, and other forms of digital communication play roles in all facets of society and are the...
How to Tackle The Cybersecurity Careers Gap
Too many people are uncertain on how to enter or grow in the cybersecurity industry. While it’s a relatively young field, we still really haven’t done a good job defining what it means to have a career in cyber. For hiring managers worried about finding candidates...
12 Ways to Approach the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Challenge in 2023
A 2022 study from cybersecurity training and certifications non-profit the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² found that the worldwide gap of cybersecurity workers totals 3.4 million. The need to fill those positions is unlikely...
Google Launches Entry-Level CyberSecurity Certificate To Teach Threat Detection Skills
By Michael Hill Google has announced a new entry-level cybersecurity certificate to teach learners how to identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques to mitigate them. Designed and taught by Google’s cybersecurity experts, the Google...
Computer Science Students Take First Place At CyberSecurity Competition
By Lisa Knebl At the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Colorado & Security Innovation Virtual Capture the Flag (CTF) in April, six students from Colorado State University’s WiCyS student chapter pit their cybersecurity skills against teams from around the nation in a...
Google Launches Cybersecurity Certificates for Entry-Level Workers
Google is expanding its Career Certificates program with a course in cybersecurity designed to teach newcomers to the field the basic skills necessary to work as an analyst. Phil Venables, chief information security officer at Google Cloud, said the course will teach...
The Systemic Barriers To Landing A Big Tech Internship
Farmer: One thing that I have heard is that recruiting budgets have been cut. And what that is going to mean is that the recruiting teams of companies aren’t going to have as much capacity to go beyond a handful of schools. And that’s where we start to have a...
GISF signs MoU with WiCyS West Africa to promote cybersecurity awareness
The Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) West Africa, an affiliate of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Global. The partnership is to boost collaboration between the two parties as they...
Women in Cybersecurity Still Fight for Inclusion Despite the Talent Shortage
The cybersecurity field is riddled with stringent job descriptions that can alienate applicants across technical and non-technical roles. It’s also contributing to a broad gender imbalance. A global cybersecurity talent shortage continues to put networks and...
BLOGS
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...
BOOK REVIEW – The Code Book by Simon Singh ( JoAnna Parker Martin)
Review By JoAnna Parker Martin As long as there has been communication, there have been efforts to keep communication secret. "The Code Book" by Simon Singh is a fascinating journey through the history of cryptography, the science of secret communication. The book...
BOOK REVIEW – “The Cuckoo’s Egg” by Cliff Stoll ( JoAnna Parker Martin)
By JoAnna Parker Martin "The Cuckoo's Egg" by Cliff Stoll is a thrilling true story that provides a unique perspective on the early days of computer security. The book follows Stoll, a good-natured and quirky systems administrator at a government laboratory, as he...
Women in Cybersecurity You Need to Know
This year’s Women’s History Month is here and, once again, the Making Space initiative is spotlighting women in cybersecurity who have been nominated by our coalition partners. Given the rise of local, national and global threat actors, it is important to highlight...
The Rise of the BISO in Contemporary Cybersecurity
While the BISO might appear to be a new role, it is not – and understanding its past provides insights into its present. Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) have become increasingly popular over the last few years. But what they are, what they do, and how...
How Universities Can Create In roads in Cybersecurity for Diverse Talent
Today, only 24% of jobs in the cybersecurity industry are currently filled by women. While women are showing increased interest in this career opportunity, limited access and opportunities for females to pursue this interest present real obstacles to their greater...
Happy New Year, Members- Welcome to 2023! (Cat Contillo)
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 be. Your resolutions don’t need to be the same as everyone else's or include the...
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...
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PODCASTS
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...
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...
BoC #38: WiCys Executive Director, Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm is the Executive Director at WiCys, a global community of cyber professionals with the mission of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity.
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...