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Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity: A Conversation with WiCyS’s Executive Director
Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of nonprofit organization WiCyS discusses the importance of inclusion when solving the cybersecurity workforce gap. Every year, Security magazine takes a moment to spotlight the incredible women making waves in the physical...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS): Building Community and Fostering Opportunity in Cybersecurity
When Lynn Dohm walked into RSA Conference 2025, she wasn’t just representing a nonprofit; she was rallying a global movement to build connection, visibility and staying power in one of the most demanding industries in technology. As Executive Director of Women in...
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...
BLOGS
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...
WiCyS Stories: Melissa Burns’s Unscripted Journey into Cybersecurity
"A defining moment in my career was attending the 2019 WiCyS conference, where I reconnected with a former classmate, setting me on the path to a successful cybersecurity career at Adobe. Saying yes to unexpected opportunities and trusting the power of connections...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Defending Against Malware: The Invisible Enemy
An Innocent Email with Devastating Consequences Sarah is a talented freelance graphic designer whose creativity and livelihood depends on her trusty laptop. One afternoon, amidst a flurry of project deadlines, she received an email from a prospective client....
Key Takeaways from RSAC 2025 Conference
By: Kacy Zurkus Among the many voices heard this year, one line that reverberates even as the dust settles, came from Earvin “Magic” Johnson. In his inspirational keynote, Magic admitted an invaluable lesson he learned on the court—that his competitors made him...
WiCyS Stories: Arlyssa Jaquez’s Mission to Leave Cybersecurity Better Than She Found It
"When you find a true passion, it becomes natural to want to share the process, the work, the stories and help others along the way. For me, WiCyS has provided that space, not only to deepen my cybersecurity knowledge but also to connect with like-minded professionals...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | How Cybercriminals Exploit Your Emotions
A Costly Text Message Emma had just left the grocery store, arms full of bags, when her phone buzzed with a text message from her daughter. "Mom, I lost my phone! I'm using a friend's. I need money for a new one. Please send $800 right away—I’ll explain later!" Her...
PODCASTS
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.
Technado, Ep. 241: WiCyS’s Lynn Dohm
In this Technado, Lynn Dohm from Women In Cybersecurity, or WiCyS, came on to talk about the importance of diversity in the industry. She also talked about the wider issues affecting the cybersecurity workforce during the current staffing shortage. In the news, the...