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Empowering Cybersecurity Futures: WiCyS and Target Launch Third Annual Cyber Defense Challenge
WiCyS proudly announces the launch of its third annual Cyber Defense Challenge in partnership with Target, marking another year of empowerment for WiCyS members. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WiCyS proudly announces the launch of its...
Center for Internet Security Awards $250,000 Grant to Support Women in CyberSecurity
Second annual Alan Paller Laureate Program winner is committed to promoting education, diversity and addressing the critical workforce shortage EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. May 29, 2024 — The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) is proud to award the second annual Alan...
Unraveling Burnout at RSA Conference 2024
By: Greg McDonough Given all of the passionate discussions and thought provoking presentations at RSA Conference 2024, it can be easy to forget some of the daily stresses that plague the cybersecurity industry. The job can be near thankless in that when it is...
eChannelNews Women in Tech Interview Series – Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm is the executive director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), an organization supporting women in the technology industry. She joined the WiCyS leadership team from the Chicagoland area where where she became passionate about addressing the critical workforce...
Commencement Speaker Lynn Dohm to Receive Honorary Degree
Cybersecurity expert and advocate Lynn Dohm will receive a Doctor of Science & Technology, Honoris Causa, from Champlain College and serve as the commencement speaker to Champlain College Online undergraduate and master’s students. Lynn Dohm’s area of focus...
Hacking the glass ceiling: Why women are crucial to cybersecurity teams
“It’s a security risk not to have the diverse perspective that women bring to the table,” says WiCyS’s executive director. By: Amanda Florian and Billy Hurley, IT Brew Move over, boys. Here to help women hack the glass ceiling is Women in Cybersecurity...
The 2023 State of Inclusion Benchmark in Cybersecurity Report Reveals Women Face 2X More Exclusion than Men in the Workplace
New study offers an in-depth look at the experiences of women in cybersecurity and highlights areas for industry-wide improvement. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the...
WiCyS: A champion for a more diverse cybersecurity workforce
WiCyS (pronounced Wee-Sis) is an organization dedicated to advancing the representation and success of women in cybersecurity, as well as fostering a more diverse workforce through various strategic initiatives. In light of existing cybersecurity workforce...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 2024 Conference Keynotes
Lisa Einstein, Kimberly Becan, Morgan Adamski, Esmeralda lyescas and Deborah Frincke bring unique insights to help advance women in cybersecurity. NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is proud to reveal...
Top women officials say there’s more work to do on gender balance in government tech
By: Natalie Alms Women hold top tech and cyber positions in the Biden administration: Clare Martorana, federal CIO; Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor, among...
BLOGS
How WiCyS Transformed Alexis Watters’ Life: From Financial Instability to Independence
“The mentorship, resources and community support I received through WiCyS opened doors to the cybersecurity world and shattered long-held misconceptions about my capabilities. WiCyS empowered me to believe in my worth, leading me from financial instability to...
Celebrating WiCyS Member Chelsea Conard’s Contribution to the Joint Analytic Report on Cyber Threats to NGOs
The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) recently published its 2024 Cyber Threats to NGOs Joint Analytic Report (JAR) on May 1, 2024. This comprehensive report, highlighting the unique and complex cyber threats faced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is a remarkable...
WiCyS Conference Recap from Microsoft
We’re delighted to have connected with so many incredible individuals at #WiCyS2024, from students to accomplished professionals. We extend our immense gratitude to Ambareen Siraj, the founder of WiCyS, and Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at WiCyS, for fostering a...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Going on Vacation? Simple Steps to Make it Cybersecure
Overview The summer season is upon us, and soon millions of people will be traveling all over the world. If you are going on vacation, here are some travel tips to help keep you cyber savvy and safe. Mobile Devices Avoid overpacking: Only bring the mobile devices you...
The Ultimate Insider’s Playbook: Navigate & Conquer Your First WiCyS
The Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference is an annual event that brings together students, professionals, and allies from across the cybersecurity industry. Founded in 2013, WiCyS aims to promote career ownership and facilitate recruitment, retention, and...
Breaking Barriers and Paying it Forward: Deborah Barnes’ CyberSecurity Journey
"WiCyS has shown me that there are women who uplift other women. In a world where some see competition, WiCyS embodies collaboration and support. It's not just about breaking barriers; it's about paving the way for others, amplifying voices and creating a community...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Top Three Ways Cyber Attackers Target You
Overview Social engineering attacks, in which adversaries trick people into doing something they shouldn’t, are one of the most common methods that cyber attackers use to target people. The concept has been used by con artists and scammers for thousands of years. What...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Start A Career in Cybersecurity
Overview As a result of a growing number of hacks on organizations and governments around the world, there is a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals to help defend against today's cyber attackers. Have you considered a career in cybersecurity? It is a...
Opening Doors to New Opportunities: How WiCyS Kickstarted Rianat Abbas’s Cybersecurity Journey
“Becoming a member of WiCyS has been both eye-opening and door-opening for me. Coming to the United States from Nigeria, where cybersecurity wasn't yet a rising industry, I initially perceived it as a male-dominated field that seemed inaccessible due to its technical...
Unlocking Potential through the Power of Support: Silvia’s WiCyS Experience
"WiCyS has truly changed my life in ways I never imagined possible. The sense of community, mentorship and empowerment I've found within WiCyS has profoundly impacted my life. WiCyS' unwavering support has fueled my personal growth, inspiring me to pursue a career in...
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PODCASTS
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...
The State of Women in Tech and Cybersecurity in 2023 with Lynn Dohm featured on Leading Women in Tech
If you’re ready to bust through the glass ceiling & take your rightful place as a lit-up leader in the tech industry (or help others do the same) - this one’s for you, my love! Let’s talk about the state of women in tech & cybersecurity, and what we as leaders...
The TPG North American Tour: the Foundry Takes ICANN76, WiCyS ’23, and IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit [S4E05]
Welcome back to the Tech Policy Grind! In this episode, we hit the road once again for our North American tour of some major tech policy conferences. This time, we head to the ICANN76 Community Forum in Cancún, Mexico, the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) 2023...
Building a Cybersecurity Culture to Protect Your Team and Business with Dr. Joye Purser
Today Nathan had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Joye Purser, the first-ever Senior Executive Regional Director for Cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is a nationally recognized global security leader with extensive experience in...
The Women of WiCyS
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) is a non-profit organization that brings women together to celebrate and foster their passion for cybersecurity. In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Tashya and Pam speak with some of the incredible women behind the WiCyS organization...
Do We Belong Here? (In The Cyber World)
Our speaker, Pam Lindemoen cohosts a podcast, “Do We Belong Here? (in cyber).” This is a podcast dedicated to making everyone feel like they belong in the world of cybersecurity. They recently recorded an episode with the founder of Black Women in Cyber, Talya...
Ask the Howlers | See Yourself in Cyber with Lynn Dohm
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm joins Karen Worstell on Ask the Howlers to discuss how we can grow and diversify the cybersecurity workforce.
Bringing Diverse Voices Into Cybersecurity with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys)
In this episode of Breaking Changes, Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane is joined by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) for a conversation about bringing more diverse voices into the world of cybersecurity. She highlights some of the ways...
BoC #38: WiCys Executive Director, Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm is the Executive Director at WiCys, a global community of cyber professionals with the mission of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity.