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Gender Diversity in Cybercrime Forums: Women Users on the Rise
In recent years, there has been a shift toward increased gender equality in underground cybercriminal forums. This stands in stark contrast to the more male-dominated cybersecurity industry, where women continue to face significant barriers to entry and advancement. A...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces Launch of Speakers Spotlight Program
Sponsored by Cisco, program will give WiCyS members access to Innovation Women speaking resources and opportunities COOKEVILLE, Tenn., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and...
ISMG and WiCyS Join Forces to Enhance Cybersecurity Knowledge Sharing and Community Engagement
Princeton, NJ – June 19, 2023 – Information Security Media Group (ISMG) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), a leading non-profit organization committed to empowering women in the field of cybersecurity. WiCyS has been...
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...
BLOGS
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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PODCASTS
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...
The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm
Today’s guest on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast is Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Join us as we discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve...
MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast: The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm
Join Karen Worstell as she sits down with WiCyS Executive Director, Lynn Dohm to discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve representation and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Lynn...
Cybercrime Magazine: 2020 Cybersecurity Person of the Year. Women in Cyber Advocate. Ambareen Siraj, Founder of WiCyS
Cybersecurity Ventures announced that Dr. Ambareen Siraj, professor of Computer Science and founding director of the Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC) at Tennessee Tech University, has been named 2020 Cybersecurity Person Of The Year. Dr....
Cybercrime Magazine: Cybercrime Magazine Update: WiCyS Partnership! Steve Morgan, Founder of Cybersecurity Ventures.
Steve Morgan introduces the exciting new partnership of Cybersecurity Ventures and Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS).