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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...
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...
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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....
JPMorganChase Leadership Spotlight: Inclusive Insights from one of our Partners
Featured in this article is Dawn David-Swan, one of our change-making partners at JPMorganChase. Dawn is a Vice President and Risk Assurance Investigations Cyber Lead in the New York office, with over five years at the firm. She co-leads the CTC DEI Retention &...
Smriti Bhatt’s Cybersecurity Journey: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship
"In my journey, WiCyS has been more than an organization—it's been my anchor and my launchpad. It's shown me that in cybersecurity, representation matters deeply. When I first attended a WiCyS conference in 2018, I saw women who looked like me, excelling and leading...
Top 7 Strategies to Achieve Your Secure by Design Goals
By: Kelly Onu In April 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a comprehensive white paper on the principles of "Secure by Design," focusing on embedding security into the product lifecycle from the ground up. This paper primarily...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Don’t Let Cybercriminals Swipe Your Savings: Lock Down Your Financial Accounts!
A Slick Scam and an Empty Bank Account Emily was having a typical busy Tuesday. She grabbed her morning coffee, glanced at her phone, and noticed a text from her bank: "Did you make this transaction? Reply YES or NO." She frowned. She hadn't made any purchases...
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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).