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Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute Reaffirms Its Commitment To Women In CyberSecurity
Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third...
Scholarships Available To Attend 2024 Annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has various scholarships available for students, educators and professionals to attend the 10th anniversary of its technical conference to be held April 11 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Call For Proposals For Its 10th Anniversary Conference
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its technical conference April 11 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee, and looking for participants to present and share their cybersecurity knowledge and skill set. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women...
Okta Launches Cybersecurity Workforce Development Initiative to Help Close the Tech and Cybersecurity Skills Gap
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced the launch of a new initiative focused on finding and developing the best cybersecurity talent and providing equitable access to thriving careers in...
Bridging The Gender Gap In The Public Sector
It was at a high-energy Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference in Cleveland on March 2022 when Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), excitedly told an audience of 1,700 female cybersecurity professionals that she...
Florida Tech Inspires New Generation In CyberSecurity
BREVARD COUNTY — As we progress further into a technological-based era, learning the skills to assess and solve cybersecurity issues is more crucial than ever. A local chapter of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) at the Florida Institute of Technology is part of a...
Lockheed Martin Continues Strong Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Since 2018, Lockheed Martin has been a WiCyS Tier 1 strategic partner that focuses on year-round engagement, especially encouraging inclusion and diversity changes within the cybersecurity field. COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since...
Sandia National Labs Maintains Strong Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
For the second year, Sandia National Laboratories renewed its Tier 1 partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the second year, Sandia National Laboratories renewed its Tier 1 partnership with Women in...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) hosting Fifth Annual Virtual Career Fair
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its next Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. CT, which is free for all members. Anyone looking for a cybersecurity internship, full-time job,...
Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Market News
Each business day, MSSP Alert delivers a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across the managed security services provider ecosystem. The Content: Written for MSSPs and MSPs; threat hunters; security operations center as a service (SOCaaS); managed...
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Breaking Barriers & Forging New Frontiers: Annie Jamshed’s Trailblazing Cybersecurity Journey with WiCyS
“From establishing the first WiCyS student chapter at the University of Houston to founding the WiCyS Houston affiliate, my commitment to empowering women in cybersecurity has remained steadfast. Through partnerships and leadership roles, I've strived to break...
How WiCyS Transformed Alexis Watters’ Life: From Financial Instability to Independence
“The mentorship, resources and community support I received through WiCyS opened doors to the cybersecurity world and shattered long-held misconceptions about my capabilities. WiCyS empowered me to believe in my worth, leading me from financial instability to...
Celebrating WiCyS Member Chelsea Conard’s Contribution to the Joint Analytic Report on Cyber Threats to NGOs
The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) recently published its 2024 Cyber Threats to NGOs Joint Analytic Report (JAR) on May 1, 2024. This comprehensive report, highlighting the unique and complex cyber threats faced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is a remarkable...
WiCyS Conference Recap from Microsoft
We’re delighted to have connected with so many incredible individuals at #WiCyS2024, from students to accomplished professionals. We extend our immense gratitude to Ambareen Siraj, the founder of WiCyS, and Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at WiCyS, for fostering a...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Going on Vacation? Simple Steps to Make it Cybersecure
Overview The summer season is upon us, and soon millions of people will be traveling all over the world. If you are going on vacation, here are some travel tips to help keep you cyber savvy and safe. Mobile Devices Avoid overpacking: Only bring the mobile devices you...
The Ultimate Insider’s Playbook: Navigate & Conquer Your First WiCyS
The Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference is an annual event that brings together students, professionals, and allies from across the cybersecurity industry. Founded in 2013, WiCyS aims to promote career ownership and facilitate recruitment, retention, and...
Breaking Barriers and Paying it Forward: Deborah Barnes’ CyberSecurity Journey
"WiCyS has shown me that there are women who uplift other women. In a world where some see competition, WiCyS embodies collaboration and support. It's not just about breaking barriers; it's about paving the way for others, amplifying voices and creating a community...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Top Three Ways Cyber Attackers Target You
Overview Social engineering attacks, in which adversaries trick people into doing something they shouldn’t, are one of the most common methods that cyber attackers use to target people. The concept has been used by con artists and scammers for thousands of years. What...
SANS OUCH! Newsletter’s WiCyS Guest Editor | Start A Career in Cybersecurity
Overview As a result of a growing number of hacks on organizations and governments around the world, there is a huge demand for cybersecurity professionals to help defend against today's cyber attackers. Have you considered a career in cybersecurity? It is a...
Opening Doors to New Opportunities: How WiCyS Kickstarted Rianat Abbas’s Cybersecurity Journey
“Becoming a member of WiCyS has been both eye-opening and door-opening for me. Coming to the United States from Nigeria, where cybersecurity wasn't yet a rising industry, I initially perceived it as a male-dominated field that seemed inaccessible due to its technical...
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