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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...
WiCyS Partners with Cyber Florida and Cisco to Tell A Story of Women in CyberSecurity
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Cyber Florida and Cisco are honored to announce their partnership to help tell the story of women in the cybersecurity industry. The efforts will include a live session with Jenny Radcliffe, also known as the People Hacker, at the 2024...
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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...
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...
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