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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?...

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...

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...

"WiCyS was a game-changer in my journey, offering unwavering support and invaluable resources that reshaped my entire life. Through attending conferences and founding a student chapter, my involvement with WiCyS directly led to securing my dream job at Modern Health....

"WiCyS has played a crucial role in shaping my career journey. After completing the WiCyS Veterans’ Apprenticeship Program, I launched my career at Bloomberg, marking the beginning of a rewarding path in cybersecurity. Three years later, this career has provided for...

Overview Sarah was a kind, intelligent accountant nearing retirement. Widowed for several years, she felt a pang of loneliness that online dating profiles promised to soothe. Scrolling through pictures, she stumbled upon David, a charming architect supposedly working...

ONCD Announced Major Commitments to Increase New Job Opportunities and Cyber Workforce Training programs to Prepare Students to Join the Nation’s Cyber Workforce Yesterday at the White House, the Biden-Harris Administration convened stakeholders from across the public...

By: Ifeoluwa Elegbe, Georgia Sounthern University  In the digital age, the prevalence of cyber harassment has become a growing concern, particularly for women. Cyber harassment can take many forms, including online stalking, cyberbullying, nonconsensual sharing of...

Overview Mark was perplexed by the text message, a package delivery notification from Amazon - "Delivery attempt missed! Click the link now to reschedule or your package will be returned." Mark could not remember ordering anything online recently, but to be honest, he...

“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...