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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...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Announces 2024 Conference Keynotes
Lisa Einstein, Kimberly Becan, Morgan Adamski, Esmeralda lyescas and Deborah Frincke bring unique insights to help advance women in cybersecurity. NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference is proud to reveal...
Top women officials say there’s more work to do on gender balance in government tech
By: Natalie Alms Women hold top tech and cyber positions in the Biden administration: Clare Martorana, federal CIO; Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor, among...
WiCyS and ISC2 Launch Spring Camp for Cybersecurity Certification
In partnership with ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, is excited...
BLOGS
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...
From Injury to Innovation: Andrea Frost’s Rise in Cybersecurity and the Role of WiCyS
"WiCyS has been a community that made me believe in my potential and my place in cybersecurity. The 2015 conference was a turning point that gave me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone and pursue my passion with purpose. Now, I am dedicated to giving back...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Download Danger: How to Outwit Malicious Mobile Apps
The Mysterious App: A Short Cautionary Tale One lazy Sunday while on social media, Sarah stumbled upon an ad for a new photo editing app, 'PiksPerfect.' Intrigued by its stunning filters, she downloaded it without hesitation. At first, the app worked great, but...
Cyber Trailblazers Unite
The Ford Women in Cybersecurity (FWCyS) - India Chapter, in collaboration with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) - India Chapter, recently hosted a "Cyber Trailblazers Unite" event in Chennai, India at the Ford Global Business and Technology Center (GTBC) in Chennai,...
What the Heck is a Personal Brand, Anyway?
By: Keena Wiliams-Finney You see it everywhere now — develop your personal brand. Build a strong personal brand. Why is having a personal brand important? As I started pivoting my tech transition journey, I panicked — wait, what is my personal brand? Do I have one?...
The Quantum Threat: How Financial Institutions Can Stay Ahead in an Evolving Cyber Landscape
By: Nneoma Iheonun As quantum information sciences and technologies continue to advance, they bring both revolutionary potential and significant risks, particularly for sectors reliant on digital security like financial services. Quantum computing, with its...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Phantom Voices: Defend Against Voice Cloning Attacks
The Unexpected Call: A Story of Deception Margaret, a retired teacher, enjoyed her peaceful mornings in her small suburban home. One day as she was enjoying her morning coffee, she received a frantic call from her grandson, Jacob, who was away at college. His...
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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).