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Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Cybersecurity Careers
WiCyS Director Lynn Dohm on Key Strategies for Women's Career Advancement. WiCyS research identifies a critical advancement barrier for women in cybersecurity at 6-10 years. Through targeted programming and professional development, the organization helps mid-career...
Lynn Dohm’s Article Featured in ConnectComm Magazine
WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm published an article, "Skills-Based Strategies for the Future of Cyber Workforce," for the May issue of the ConnectComm Magazine. View the full article (page 58) and the full issue HERE
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and ISC2 Announce the WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in CybersecuritySM Certification Spring Camp
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity, in partnership with ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit member organization...
International Women’s Day: Overcoming Gender Bias in IT
Despite notable strides toward gender parity in the IT industry, women still face significant barriers in career advancement, workplace visibility, and compensation. The IT industry is making strides toward gender parity, with pay raises for male and female...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Opens Registration for Virtual Conference, WiCyS Virtual 2025: Live from Everywhere
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is excited to announce that registration is now open for the highly...
Women in Security documentary finds kindred spirit to direct
Documentary will demonstrate how women have played an outsized role in the industry by spotlighting the careers of several female security professionals. “It’s a man’s world out there. You better know your stuff before you step your foot out.” Yvette Freeman...
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2025 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference
DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is now accepting sponsorships for its 2025 Conference, taking place in person from April 2–5 in Dallas, TX, and virtually on April 9–10. As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, developing a...
Cybersecurity needs women — and it needs to treat them better
Well into the 21st century, women still make up only 25% of the cybersecurityworkforce — a mind-boggling issue that security leaders, cyber pros, and theindustry at large must work to address. The participation of women in cybersecurity is vital, a non-negotiable...
WiCyS Conference Named one of the “Top Cybersecurity Conferences in 2025”
All around the world, security leaders gather to network and share findings from their respective organizations. Security magazine highlights a few upcoming cybersecurity conferences in 2025. WiCyS 2025 Dallas, Texas April 2 — 5, 2025 The Women in Cybersecurity...
Cyber Workforce and Education Ecosystem Toolkit: Connecting People Who Connect Communities
On July 31, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration launched the inaugural National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), Unleashing America’s Cyber Talent. Mobilizing America's cyber talent and creating sustainable ecosystems is critical to fostering the...
BLOGS
WiCyS Stories: Alex Perotti’s Bold Leap from Nonprofit to Cybersecurity Trailblazer
“The Target Cyber Defense Challenge was my gateway into cybersecurity. It pushed me beyond my comfort zone and helped me uncover a passion I hadn’t fully realized. The challenges kept me engaged and showed me what I was capable of, even without a traditional technical...
Strengthening Security Through Bug Bounty Programs
BY: Prit Patel, Dell Technologies, Senior Security Engineer What Is a Bug Bounty Program? A bug bounty program is an extension of your security strategy. It enables researchers from around the world to report vulnerabilities found in your products,...
WiCyS Stories: Barbara Golson’s Journey to Belonging in Cybersecurity
"WiCyS transformed my cybersecurity journey in ways I never expected. From my very first Capture the Flag competition in 2023 to my second in 2024, I gained the confidence to analyze threats, think critically under pressure and truly own my place in this field....
WiCyS Stories: How WiCyS Empowered Dalal Alharthi’s Cybersecurity Leadership Journey
“Through WiCyS, I’ve been able to lead, inspire and empower the next generation of women in cybersecurity, transforming challenges into opportunities and mentorship into lasting impact. What began as a search for belonging turned into a journey of leadership,...
Beyond the Firewall: Futureproofing the Cybersecurity Workforce
BY: Lynn Dohm When we talk about cybersecurity, we often focus on the latest technologies, evolving threats, and the defenses we build to protect our digital infrastructure. But the truth is, the most critical part of any cybersecurity strategy isn’t a tool or a...
From Resume to Risk: The Dark Side of Job Hunting in the Digital Age
BY: Shafaque Qureshi You polish your resume. Apply online. Wait with hope.What you don’t expect is someone using that same resume to scam you. As technology keeps evolving, new jobs are constantly being created. Along with that, the number of job applicants is...
Global AI Compliance Begins With ISO 42001 — Here’s What to Know
BY: Ami Mohandas In Dec 2023, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 42001, the world’s first international standard specifically designed for artificial intelligence management systems. This landmark standard arrives at a...
WiCyS Stories: WiCyS Stories: Mariana Ruiz de Streuhofer’s Leap Into Cybersecurity
“My journey with WiCyS has truly been life-changing, both as a mentee and a mentor. The mentorship I’ve received has significantly shaped my professional growth, while mentoring others has given me the chance to give back and strengthen this incredible community....
Fighting Back: How We Can Defend Against Autonomous Threats
BY: Rashmi Tallapragada In my last post, I outlined seven emerging threats that don’t need a hacker behind them code that adapts, hides, and harms on its own. This post is about how we fight back. I’m not going to offer magic tools. These aren’t problems we...
The Silent Cyber Nexus
BY: Rashmi Tallapragada How Autonomous Threats Are Quietly Reshaping Our Digital Future As our lives grow more connected with smart homes, wearable tech, digital twins, and systems that think and act for us the risks are shifting fast. We are seeing threats that no...
PODCASTS
N2K CyberWire Daily: Alleged leaked files expose a dirty secret
An alleged leak of Google’s search algorithm contradicts the company’s public statements. German researchers discover a critical vulnerability in a TP-Link router. Breachforums is back…maybe. The Seattle Public Library suffers a ransomware attack. A Georgia man gets...
Cyber Crime Junkies Podcast with Lynn Dohm: How To Measure Inclusion and Equality. Overcoming Bias in Cyber
How Equality Is Addressed in Cyber Security Field. We talk head-on about how equality is addressed in cyber security field. We address:, inequality in cyber security, ways to stop bias in cyber security, and the glass ceiling in cyber security. Lynn Dohm, head of...
Boosting Diversity in Cybersecurity with WiCyS’s Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm talks about accessibility and inclusivity challenges within today’s cybersecurity landscape, the importance of leveraging diverse mindsets, skill sets, and perspectives, and how to meaningfully improve the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in...
Lynn Dohm featured on Cyber Queens Podcast “Advancing Women in Cybersecurity with WiCyS”
It's finally happen, the queens are sitting down with the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) organization with none other than the Executive Director herself- Lynn Dohm. Discover the pivotal programs and initiatives WiCyS offers to support and advance women in the...
Lynn Dohm featured in CyberWire Daily Podcast “The fight against exploiting Americans”
Lynn Dohm and N2K President Simone Petrella talk with Dave Bittner about a new partnership for a comprehensive Cyber Talent Study to deepen the collective understanding of cybersecurity competencies within the industry. Read the full description of the full podcast,...
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...
How Do we Recruit, Retain, And Empower A More Diverse Workforce with Lynn Dohm featured on Executives Unpacked
This week, join host Laurie Scott as he welcomes Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS. With a vast career in cybersecurity, leadership and the education space, Lynn discusses bridging gaps, retaining talent, fostering diversity, and advancing individuals in the...
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...