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WiCyS Debuts GRC Intensive Training Program to Prepare the Next Generation of Risk and Compliance Leaders
The new training program equips early to mid-career professionals with hands-on governance, risk and compliance experience aligned to real-world enterprise needs. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is expanding its...
University of Phoenix Highlights Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Student-led chapter supports inclusive pathways into cybersecurity careers and aligns with the College’s mission to prepare workforce-ready professionals PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is spotlighting its Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter...
Ghana: Stakeholders Build Capacity in Digital Safety, Accountability, Inclusion
A three-day capacity-building workshop to promote digital safety, accountability, and inclusion across the country began in Accra yesterday on the theme: "Building a safe, informed and accountable digital space - Strengthening our human firewall." Dubbed CyberSecure...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Call for Presenters for 2026 Conference
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) announced its Call for Presenters (CFP) for the WiCyS 2026 Conference is open. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) announced that its Call for Presenters (CFP) for the WiCyS 2026 Conference is...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to Host Virtual Career Fair on September 24, 2025
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, will host its Fall Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, with...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and ISC2 Announce WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Fall Camp
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 17, 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...
Powering Up Parents: Launching the Raising Digital Natives Toolkit
Raising Digitally Fluent Kids: Practical tools for parents, simple guidance for kids BY: Camille Stewart Gloster You’ve made it through the series. From toddlers tapping tablets to teens navigating algorithms and AI, you’ve followed each stage of building...
Nonprofit Cyber Welcomes Four New Members, Growing the Coalition to 53 Cybersecurity Nonprofits
New York, August 27, 2025 — The Nonprofit Cyber coalition continues its growth with the addition of four distinguished new members: Center for Cyber Safety and Education, CMMC Professionals Network, NGO Information Sharing and Analysis Center (NGO-ISAC), and Women in...
WiCyS Makes Strides in Building the Cybersecurity Workforce with 6th Annual Security Training Scholarship
Hands-On Learning and Career Support to Fast-Track Your Cybersecurity Future COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity...
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...
BLOGS
Unlocking Potential: Growing as a Woman in Cybersecurity
BY: Gurdeep Gill When I look back at my early days in cybersecurity, I remember sitting in meetings, quietly absorbing everything but rarely speaking up. My mind was full of questions, but fear kept me quiet. What if I was wrong? What if my question sounded...
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...
PODCASTS
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...
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.