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WiCyS Announces 2024 Mentorship Program: Growing Together
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is happy to announce the launch of the 2024 Mentor/Mentee Program. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 5th Annual Security Training Scholarship
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is proud to announce the 5th annual Security Training Scholarship (STS) Program in partnership with the SANS Institute. This initiative, made possible by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters such as Craig Newmark Philanthropies,...
National Cyber Workforce and Education Education Strategy: Unleashing American’s Cyber Talent
Technology and humanity are intertwined. Technology itself does not have a value system; rather it carries the values of its owners and operators. Cyberspace is composed not only of technology and protocols, but also people. People are an integral part of cyberspace,...
Women in IT Security Lack Opportunities, Not Talent
Much work remains to be done to ensure equal opportunities and a supportive environment for women in IT security. By: Nathan Eddy Female IT professionals in cybersecurity are as skilled as their male counterparts but still face challenges in career advancement...
How an ‘unachievable’ dream pushed this cybersecurity expert: Lynn Dohm Featured in SiliconRepublic
Lynn Dohm discusses turning your passion into a career and the importance of finding a diverse and engaged community in cybersecurity. By: Laura Varley Early in her career, Lynn Dohm found even the term ‘cybersecurity’ to be almost mystical and unattainable. ...
The importance of inclusion: Lynn Dohm Featured in Security Magazine
Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of nonprofit organization WiCyS discusses the importance of inclusion when solving the cybersecurity workforce gap. By Rachelle Blair-Frasier, Editor in Chief Each year, Security magazine highlights the careers and impact of women...
Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act Offers More Than Diversity Benefits
Our adversaries certainly have diversity — so cybersecurity teams need it, too. By: Lynn Dohm While some may consider the Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act as intended primarily to improve diversity in a workforce dominated by white men, that attitude ignores...
WiCyS Kansas City Affiliate Ribbon Cutting
In a significant stride towards inclusivity in the cybersecurity sector, the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Kansas City Metroplex affiliate celebrates its grand opening. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the dawn of a new chapter for gender diversity in...
CyberCatalysts: Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Leaders
On May 8, 2024, the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity co-hosted “CyberCatalysts: Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Leaders,” an event presented alongside Cyversity and Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), with the generous support of Accenture and Salesforce. Held...
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...
BLOGS
WiCyS Stories: How Mariami Kentchadze Built a Community and Found Empowerment Through WiCyS
"WiCyS has been a defining force in my cybersecurity journey, providing me with opportunities that have shaped my career and strengthened my confidence in this field. Through WiCyS, I’ve been honored to participate in incredible programs that expanded my skills,...
Building My Home Lab: A Cybersecurity Adventure Through a Neurodivergent Lens
BY: Angylina Zayn If you’ve been following my journey, you’ll know I’ve been diving deep into cybersecurity — specifically ethical hacking. It’s been 112 days since I started this wild ride, and 91 days since I joined Zero to Mastery (ZTM). What a ride it’s been! From...
Building a Security-First Culture: The Crucial Role of Security Engineers
BY: Swati Babbar In today’s fast-paced world, organizations face growing cyber threats that can undermine their operational integrity, customer trust, and financial stability. While it’s crucial to have advanced security technologies in place, many organizations...
WiCyS Stories: Betta Lyon-Delsordo’s Journey from Self-Taught Coder to Cybersecurity Professional
"My first WiCyS Conference was a turning point in my career. It showed me that I didn’t need decades of experience to share valuable insights. The connections I made, the skills I gained and the confidence I found there transformed how I approach my career. Today, I’m...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Sweet Talk and Empty Wallet: Romance Fueled Investment Scams
A Story to Remember: Lisa’s Experience Lisa, a friendly and successful management professional, had a full life with a busy job. But as her work became overwhelming, she felt increasingly isolated and took to social media to connect with new people. That’s when she...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Smart Home Devices: Lock Them Down Before Cyber Criminals Do
A Digital Nightmare: Cyber Criminals Inside Your Home Sarah and her family were thrilled with their new smart home devices, enjoying the ease of controlling lights and locks with just a few taps or voice commands. However, their excitement turned to alarm one night...
DEI, MEI — Is This Alphabet Soup Helping to Break the Glass Ceiling?
By: Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at WiCyS In 2020, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives became far more common in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing civil unrest. Just four years later, many organizations are rolling back their...
Wonder Woman’s next adventure: WiCyS x Amazon Security CTF 2024
By: CyberSecJess The WiCyS x Amazon On-Site CTF was a multi-city, two-day challenge held on November 14th and 15th across Arlington, VA; New York, NY; and Seattle, WA. Participants individually tackled a range of challenge categories — Jeopardy style — such as web...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Unveiling the Shadows: How Cyber Criminals Steal Your Passwords
A Digital Nightmare: Lisa's Unwanted Exposure Lisa, a graphic designer with a knack for creativity, lived much of her life online. She managed her banking, shopping, and social interactions through various apps and websites. One day, she noticed some strange...
The Limits of Privacy: Reconciling Data Protection with National Security and Public Safety in the Age of AI
BY: Motunrayo Adebayo The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly in surveillance, law enforcement, and intelligence-gathering, has raised significant concerns about the balance between national security and individual privacy....
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PODCASTS
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...
Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana, Sean, and Marco | Lynn Dohm (WiCyS)
In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, Diana, Sean, and Marco welcome Lynn Dohm (Executive Director At WiCyS) as a guest on the show — together they talk about WiCyS ITSP Magazine (2021, October 20). Through The TechVine Radio Program With...
Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana Kelley, Sean Martin, And Marco Ciappelli
Episode 15 live podcast of Through the TechVine with the fabulous Diana Kelley, Janell Straach, Sean Martin, and Marco Ciappelli at ITSPmagazine as they discuss the WiCyS 2021 conference. ITSP Magazine (2021, June 2). Through The TechVine Radio Program With Diana...