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Biden Administration Unveils National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy
July 31, 2023 - The Biden-Harris Administration unveiled the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), aimed at reducing cyber workforce gaps and empowering individuals to enter the cyber workforce. The NCWES follows the release of the National...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 4th Annual Security Training Scholarship
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, announced that its 4th annual Security Training Scholarship will open for...
Interview With Lynn Dohm – Executive Director at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
In an exclusive interview, SafetyDetectives had the privilege of sitting down with Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director at WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity). With a passion for fostering women’s growth in cybersecurity, Lynn sheds light on WiCyS’s impactful mission, the...
Why Diversity Makes Cybersecurity Stronger
New perspectives and diverse mindsets are needed to stay ahead of evolving attacks, yet diversity in cybersecurity remains woefully inadequate. By Esther Shein THE CYBER THREAT LANDSCAPE is constantly evolving, requiring a variety of viewpoints and diverse...
Gender Diversity in Cybercrime Forums: Women Users on the Rise
In recent years, there has been a shift toward increased gender equality in underground cybercriminal forums. This stands in stark contrast to the more male-dominated cybersecurity industry, where women continue to face significant barriers to entry and advancement. A...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces Launch of Speakers Spotlight Program
Sponsored by Cisco, program will give WiCyS members access to Innovation Women speaking resources and opportunities COOKEVILLE, Tenn., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and...
ISMG and WiCyS Join Forces to Enhance Cybersecurity Knowledge Sharing and Community Engagement
Princeton, NJ – June 19, 2023 – Information Security Media Group (ISMG) is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), a leading non-profit organization committed to empowering women in the field of cybersecurity. WiCyS has been...
Women in CyberSecurity and (ISC)2 announce applications open for Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Summer Camp
Program will train entry-level participants in five security domains COOKEVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2), Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated...
Inclusivity, Diversity, and Gender Equality in Cybersecurity
The rapid development of digital and communication technologies has, in the space of a few short decades, revolutionised the human experience. Today, computers, the Internet, and other forms of digital communication play roles in all facets of society and are the...
How to Tackle The Cybersecurity Careers Gap
Too many people are uncertain on how to enter or grow in the cybersecurity industry. While it’s a relatively young field, we still really haven’t done a good job defining what it means to have a career in cyber. For hiring managers worried about finding candidates...
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A Research Journey in Network Security at SANS (Gabriel Chen)
Submitted By: Gabriel Chen Doing research and pushing boundaries in innovations is one of the most important components to shape our future of Computer Security. Early this year, I was fortunate to be funded by WiCyS to work on a research paper at SANS. Here, I would...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Cat Contillo)
Submitted By: Cat Contillo National Disability Employment Awareness Month occurs every October, and its purpose is to raise awareness of the employment needs and contributions of individuals with disabilities. This celebration also provides education about the value...
Fireside Chat With Microsoft Cybersecurity Executive Ann Johnson On Community College Pathways To Cybersecurity
Kicking off Cybersecurity Month, we had an inspiring and informative fireside chat with Ann Johnson, Vice President of Security, Compliance, & Identity at Microsoft—who happens to be a former community college student herself! Read on for a recap of the...
Why Inclusive Language Matters ( Jenni Muñoz & Sofia Martinez)
Submitted By: Jenni Muñoz & Sofia Martinez One of the most impactful ways that we can create a welcoming environment is through our words. In every space that we enter, we have the opportunity to use language that makes everyone around us feel comfortable and...
BOOK REVIEW – Click Here to Kill Everybody: Security and Survival in a Hyper-connected World by Bruce Schneier ( JoAnna Parker Martin)
Submitted by: JoAnna Parker Martin Don’t let the deliciously contrived title fool you; this book has substance. Best-selling author Bruce Schneier has the experience, qualifications, and titles to back up what he writes. His 16th book, Click Here to Kill Everybody:...
How internships in cybersecurity can help you bridge the talent acquisition gap (Alexis Culp)
Submitted by: Alexis CulpWe have been facing a cybersecurity talent shortage in this industry since the industry was born. As time elapsed, we started integrating more and more of our businesses and lives around the internet, which allowed for more vectors of...
Relapse of LAPSUS$: A Cyber Threat Intelligence Case Study (Kate Esprit & Meghan Jacquot)
Submitted by: Kate Esprit & Meghan Jacquot Overview: LAPSUS$ Group What does Microsoft, Samsung, T-Mobile, Okta, and the Brazilian Ministry of Health all have in common? All of these entities have fallen victim to cyberattacks by the LAPSUS$ hacking group. LAPSUS$...
The Cybersecurity Playbook: How every leader and employee can contribute to a culture of security by Allison Cerra (Jo Anna Parker Martin)
Submitted by: Jo Anna Parker Martin When I look for cybersecurity books to review I specifically keep an eye out for books written by women and minorities for a broad range of perspectives. This one caught my interest with its strong title and black minimalist cover....
Running a WiCyS Chapter — tips, tricks, secrets and perks! (Yansi Keim)
Submitted by: Yansi Keim Hello all, thanks for visiting this article. I am Yansi Keim (former President of WiCyS Purdue University Chapter). Today, I am sharing my experience and advice on running a successful and engaging Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Chapter. My...
What WiCyS Means to Me (April Hubbard)
Submitted by: April Hubbard During the final keynote of WiCyS 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio, we all had the wonderful pleasure of hearing some of the stories of individuals and what WiCys means to them. They joined the stage while “Can’t Stop This Feeling” by Justin...
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