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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...
Florida Tech Inspires New Generation In CyberSecurity
BREVARD COUNTY — As we progress further into a technological-based era, learning the skills to assess and solve cybersecurity issues is more crucial than ever. A local chapter of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) at the Florida Institute of Technology is part of a...
Lockheed Martin Continues Strong Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Since 2018, Lockheed Martin has been a WiCyS Tier 1 strategic partner that focuses on year-round engagement, especially encouraging inclusion and diversity changes within the cybersecurity field. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since...
Sandia National Labs Maintains Strong Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
For the second year, Sandia National Laboratories renewed its Tier 1 partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the second year, Sandia National Laboratories renewed its Tier 1 partnership with Women in...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) hosting Fifth Annual Virtual Career Fair
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its next Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. CT, which is free for all members. Anyone looking for a cybersecurity internship, full-time job,...
Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Market News
Each business day, MSSP Alert delivers a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across the managed security services provider ecosystem. The Content: Written for MSSPs and MSPs; threat hunters; security operations center as a service (SOCaaS); managed...
Biden Administration Unveils National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy
July 31, 2023 - The Biden-Harris Administration unveiled the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), aimed at reducing cyber workforce gaps and empowering individuals to enter the cyber workforce. The NCWES follows the release of the National...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 4th Annual Security Training Scholarship
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, announced that its 4th annual Security Training Scholarship will open for...
Interview With Lynn Dohm – Executive Director at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
In an exclusive interview, SafetyDetectives had the privilege of sitting down with Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director at WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity). With a passion for fostering women’s growth in cybersecurity, Lynn sheds light on WiCyS’s impactful mission, the...
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WiCyS Stories: Hannah Rapetti’s Journey to Empowerment in Cybersecurity
"In the cyber realm, where a 'good ole' boys' club' has traditionally prevailed, WiCyS stands out as a beacon of change, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere led by women. It's reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, providing a network where I no longer...
Fortinet and WiCyS Work Together to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
As cyber risks continue to rise, so does the demand for skilled security professionals. Threat actors are finding unique ways to advance their operations, turning to Cybercrime-as-a-Service, generative AI, and other tools to enhance the volume and complexity of...
Crafting Your Path to Success in Cybersecurity: Taking Control of Your Career Journey: The Power of Intentionality
By: Ayesha Mahmood, Zscaler In today's fast-paced and competitive world, having a clear and intentional career journey is more important than ever. It's not enough to simply go with the flow or hope for the best; you need to take charge, think big, and set your sights...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | The Power of the Passphrase
Are you tired of constantly creating complex passwords? Frustrated with having to remember and type all those characters, symbols and numbers? Well, we have a solution for you: the ever-powerful passphrase! Passphrases You may not realize it but passwords are one of...
Best Practices for Cloud Configuration Security
By: Kaur Ramandeep Cloud Computing The evolution of cloud computing has been driven by the need for more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective ways to deliver computing resources. cloud computing has become an integral part of IT infrastructure for businesses of all...
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...
“Cybersecurity Leadership” and Why There Is No Box for It to Fit In!
By: Jaclyn Sanchez, JRI Cybersecurity As a job seeker, if you are like me and many of my fellow cybersecurity leaders, you are met with conflicting expectations and requirements when searching for cybersecurity leadership roles. Many job seekers look for their ideal...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | I’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...
Gender Gap in the Cybersecurity Industry
By: Emeje Fatima, McKesson Corporation The cybersecurity industry consists of only 25% women in its workforce. The situation results from a variety of contributing factors such as the lack of enough female models in the industry and stereotypes. Also, women are...
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