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Closing the cyber gap: How higher education partnerships empower women in security careers
(BPT) - The cybersecurity field is booming. According to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency’s (CISA) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies, there are over 570,000 open cybersecurity positions in the U.S. alone. With open positions...
Ford Motor Company latest Tier 1 partner with Women in CyberSecurity
Ford Motor Company has joined forces with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner to help diversify and grow the cyber workforce. COOKVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ford Motor Company has joined forces with Women in...
WiCyS Partners with N2K Networks for Pioneering Cyber Talent Study
FULTON, Md., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- N2K Networks, a leader in strategic cyber workforce intelligence, is proud to announce its partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of...
Business & Industry Publishes Article Authored by Lynn Dohm
Lynn Dohm authored "Inclusion delivers retention in the cybersecurity workforce" for Business & Industry discussing building the pipeline, retaining cybersecruity professials, and more! Read a snippet of the article below and follow the link to the full story. One...
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to continue “Measuring Inclusion” workshops
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2023 In February 2023, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) joined forces with DEI analytics firm Aleria to initiate a pioneering study to uncover the underlying causes of career disparities for women in cybersecurity. The study sheds light on...
ISC2 Strengthens Commitment to Advancing Women in Cybersecurity with Expanded WiCyS Partnership
Collaboration launches inaugural Women Cyber Leaders Pre-Conference Workshop at 2023 ISC2 Security Congress Alexandria, Va., September 26, 2023 – ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – today announced it is expanding...
Fortinet Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
For the last three years, Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has been a strategic partner with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Both organizations are firmly committed to training and employment opportunities,...
Students Create Women in Cybersecurity Club on Campus To Empower Women in The Digital World.
JoVi Douglas pictures a world in which women stand at the forefront of digital defense as leaders in the cybersecurity field. That is why, when the opportunity to create and lead an Augusta University chapter of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) came up, Douglas didn’t...
The Top 25 Leaders in Cyber Security 2024
Cyber Security Hub is delighted to present our top 25 leaders in cyber security for 2024. The list features people from all over the globe and from different specialisms, including fraud detection, corporate governance, cyber defense, ethical hacking and more. They...
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...
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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...
Unlocking Potential through the Power of Support: Silvia’s WiCyS Experience
"WiCyS has truly changed my life in ways I never imagined possible. The sense of community, mentorship and empowerment I've found within WiCyS has profoundly impacted my life. WiCyS' unwavering support has fueled my personal growth, inspiring me to pursue a career in...
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