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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...
What’s Really Causing the Cybersecurity Gender Gap?
People, more than policies, are to blame for experiences of exclusion, according to Women in CyberSecurity research. Cybersecurity has a talent gap that may only get bigger as the industry races to catch up with continually more sophisticated cyber threats....
Women Feel Excluded in Cybersecurity Roles, Study Says
A lack of career and growth opportunities, as well as a lack of respect from company leadership, direct managers and peers may hold women back in the industry. Women in the cybersecurity industry experience workplace situations that contribute to an overall feeling...
How to Encourage Diversity in Cyber Security
In this exclusive interview ahead of her session at Cyber Security Hub’s All Access: Cyber Security Global, executive director of Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Lynn Dohm shares her views on why diversity is integral to cyber security and how to encourage this within...
People Drive Women’s Feelings of Exclusion in Cybersecurity
A recent report on the state of inclusion of women in cybersecurity shows 68% cite leadership as a source of exclusion. The State of Inclusion of Women in Cybersecurity report, conducted by Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) in collaboration with the DEI firm Aleria,...
Lack of Respect, Career Opportunities Lead to Exclusion for Women in Cybersecurity
While the cybersecurity industry faces significant challenges filling in a workforce gap that is estimated to be over 3.4 million people, a recent study sheds light on many of the hurdles that impede women from being retained and promoted in the field. According to...
Study: Women in Cybersecurity Feel Excluded, Disrespected
Women who work in cybersecurity continue to face numerous workplace experiences that contribute to an overall feeling of exclusion and, consequently, impact their satisfaction, productivity and retention, a new report finds. The State of Inclusion of Women in...
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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...
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$...
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