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The ROI of Resilience: A Conversation with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS
FourOne Insights Founder and CEO, Will Markow, recently joined Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (“WiCyS”) for an in-depth discussion about FourOne Insights’ and WiCyS’ new report, The ROI of Resilience. Will and Lynn explore longstanding...
Rowan University hosts South Jersey’s first cybersecurity conference
On Saturday, April 18, more than 200 cybersecurity professionals and students filled the Eynon Ballroom at Rowan University’s Chamberlain Student Center for the region’s first-ever BSides South Jersey, a one-day cybersecurity conference. Part of a global series of...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Opens Registration for WiCyS Virtual 2026: Live from Everywhere
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity, announced that registration is open for WiCyS Virtual 2026: Live from...
Honors: UNLV Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter
UNLV’s Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter recently received the National 2026 Student Chapter of the Year award from the international WiCyS organization. Students received the prestigious recognition while attending the 2026 WiCyS Conference that took...
City College student determined to succeed in male-dominated field
Cybersecurity student and WiCyS Member Brenda Nguyen to be among first to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from City San Diego City College student Brenda Nguyen may not yet be ready for a full-time job, but at a recent professional conference, she walked through the...
Women in Cybersecurity promotes data protection among students
The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) West Africa Affiliate has educated students at Kasoa Methodist Basic School “A” on safeguarding their digital footprint. The school outreach, held under the theme “Your Digital Footprint, Own it, Protect it,” formed part of...
Live at RSAC 2026 Conference: It Pays to Support Women in CyberSecurity
Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), dives into the non-profit's research on skills-based, talent-friendly practices and their impact on the cybersecurity industry. She breaks down how these strategies can boost women in leadership, save...
Bengaluru: Kristu Jayanti WiCyS chapter earns global recognition
Bengaluru: The WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) Student Chapter – Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) was awarded the ‘International Student Chapter of the Year 2026’ award. The announcement was made in Washington, DC. The award is given for outstanding...
Just Hacking Training Livestream – State of the Cybersecurity Workforce | WiCyS RSAC Preview
John Hammond hosted WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and FourOne Insights Founder and CEO Will Markow on his livestream to discuss the release of the latest WiCyS findings from the extensive research on the State of the Cybersecurity Workforce. Also featured is a...
New Research from WiCyS and FourOne Insights Reveals Skills-Based Cyber Talent Practices Can Deliver Over $125,000 in ROI Per Employee
Joint report shows mentorship, skills-based promotion, and third-party partnerships dramatically improve retention, hiring speed, and women's advancement in cybersecurity COOKEVILLE, Tenn., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit...
BLOGS
AI Already Has a Profile on You. That Should Worry You
BY: Shafaque Qureshi Somewhere in the cloud, a version of you already exists. It has no face, no voice, and no emotions. But it knows your patterns, your preferences, your late-night habits, your near-purchases, your interests, and, in many cases, even your emotional...
You Don’t Have to Know Yet
BY: Hayun Jung I didn't know what blue teaming was until my sophomore year. I walked into the WiCyS conference in Dallas not really knowing what I was doing there. I knew I liked security, vaguely. I did not know there were this many ways to be in it. What got me was...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Locked Out: What Happens to Your Digital Life After Death
Locked Out of a Virtual Door at the Worst Possible Time? When Carlos passed away unexpectedly, his family was overwhelmed with grief and confusion. His spouse knew the bills needed to be paid, insurance claims filed, and family members notified. But Carlos had...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Stop Password Pain: Use a Reliable Password Manager
A Cautionary Tale Emily prided herself on simplifying her online, digital life with the belief, “one password to rule them all.” She kept things simple by using one password for all her shopping sites, a different password for her social media accounts, and one...
My Tech Journey; Choosing to Begin
BY: Alethia Hines I’ve carried this dream for years — the dream of working in tech, of proving to myself that it’s never too late to reboot. For too long, it sat quietly in the background, waiting for the “perfect moment.” But the truth is, there is no perfect...
WiCyS Stories: Gloria Zayas’s Career Change and the Power of Community
“Although I have 26 years of experience in IT, I am relatively new to cybersecurity. Through my involvement with WiCyS, including the mentorship program, the AI Learning Series, and the Target Cyber Defense Challenge, I’ve successfully transitioned into this next...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Protecting Yourself When True Privacy Is Impossible
The Fake Call That Seemed Too Real It started with a phone call that seemed completely ordinary. “Hello, Mrs. Patel? This is Michael from your bank’s fraud department. We’ve noticed unusual activity on your account. Did you recently make a $1,200 purchase at an...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Fake Tech Support: The Only Thing They’re Fixing Is Your Bank Account
How a “Helpful” Call Turned Costly Aisha was working from home when a browser pop-up suddenly appeared on her laptop: “Your Windows operating system is no longer supported and appears to be infected! Your personal information, banking details, and other sensitive data...
The Inclusion Imperative: ‘The Women in Security Documentary’
BY: Cam Sivesind, SecureWorld The cybersecurity community often talks about two things: the relentlessly escalating threat landscape and the persistent talent gap. What's less frequently discussed is the direct link between those two issues and the industry's...
WiCyS Stories: Udochukwu Nwandikom’s Pursuit of Peace and Purpose in Cybersecurity
“I’m grateful for the chance encounter that led me to WiCyS. Even with a master’s in software and security engineering, I knew I was missing something essential: mentorship. As the only woman in my program, I longed for female mentors who could understand my...
PODCASTS
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Lynn Dohm
In this episode, Jennifer Cox sits down with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity careers for women. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in this male-dominated field, the...
TopCyberPro Podcast featuring Lynn Dohm
In this episode, TopCyberPro.com Founder and CEO Jim West sits down with Lynn Dohm from Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Watch: YouTube
Women in Cybersecurity: A Global Cyber Sisterhood Ft. Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS
In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity), discussing the organization's mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in the cybersecurity field. Lynn shares her journey into cybersecurity, the...
Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Overcoming Challenges and Building Diversity with Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm, executive director of Women in Cybersecurity, shares her journey and highlights the workforce shortage in the field. She discusses the importance of diversity and mentorship, noting that those with mentors are more likely to advance. Challenges such as...
Rosalie Olmsted Featured on Distilled Security Podcast
Rosalie Olmstead was interviewed by the Distilled Security Podcast while attending the Three Rivers Information Security Symposium (TRISS) in Pittsburgh. Rosalie talked about the benefits of being a WiCyS member and ongoing initiatives.
The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now w/ Lynn Dohm
In E1 of this new and oh-so-timely series, I sit down with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), as she shares her wisdom and unique insights on how empowering women in cybersecurity will strengthen the cyber workforce and help organizations...
2024 Cyber Talent Study by N2K and WiCyS
Maria Varmazis, N2K host of T-Minus Space Daily, talks with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and N2K's Simone Petrella, Dr. Heather Monthie, and Jeff Welgan about the 2024 Cyber Talent Study. N2K and WiCyS have come together under a common mission to attract,...
Cisonomics Podcast: Cyber diversity in ’24 (Larry Whiteside Jr & Lynn Dohm – 10 years in!)
Larry Whiteside Jr and Lynn Dohm are trailblazers in improving diversity in cyber, Larry as a CISO, thought leader and founder of non-profit Cyversity, and Lynn as an award-winning leader and Exec Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Here they look back at...
Do We Belong Here Podcast – Andrea Frost’s Journey from Ski Slopes to Cyber Expertise
Join us as we dive into Andrea Frost’s inspiring journey from the ski slopes to becoming a cybersecurity expert. In this video, Andrea shares her unique path, the challenges she overcame, and her insights into the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Discover how her...
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...