Join us on January 15 at 1 pm CT to discover how the WiCyS AI Security Accelerator Program is bridging the critical gap between traditional cybersecurity and the frontier of Artificial Intelligence. Designed for mid-career professionals (3–10 years of experience) living or working in Maryland, this strategic initiative offers hands-on training, technical mentorship, and a […]
Join us for an in-depth look at the WiCyS GRC - Governance, Risk & Compliance program, a 14-week intensive training for early to mid-career women professionals in cybersecurity. This program uses the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to teach the fundamentals of GRC, covering policy writing, control implementation, evidence gathering, and risk identification. The course […]
Join the WiCyS Educational and Training Affiliate for an informative webinar on how and why to facilitate a training at DefCon. Learn the career growth opportunities that on-site training can offer and how to best showcase your expertise to the DefCon community. This session will be joined by SeeYew Mo, Director of Training for DefCon […]
Join us for an informational webinar on the WiCyS Talent Assessment Powered by skillrex! Presented by Dr. Sasha Vanterpool, Sr. Cyber Workforce Consultant, this session will take place on Wednesday, December 17th at 1:00 PM CT. Learn how this collaborative, research-based assessment—open to members from December 1–31, 2025—is designed to better understand the background, skills, […]
High profile cases capture headlines, but behind the scenes are professionals whose preparation shapes the outcome. In this WiCyS webinar, Heather will share her path from teaching and training with SANS to applying those skills in a nationally recognized investigation. You will learn how research, practice, and professional discipline positioned me to contribute meaningfully and […]
Tired of making critical security decisions with a tangled mess of inconsistent, unnormalized risk data? This webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, Google, will be your practical playbook for taming that chaos. You'll learn how to harness LLMs to automate classification, transforming raw data into actionable insights to drive remediation. We'll share "in-the-trenches" tips on model […]
Ready to boost your cybersecurity career? Start with networking—the essential cybersecurity skill! In this introductory webinar, Bob Cunningham, a renowned Fortinet trainer, will provide a high-level explanation of next-generation firewalls. You will learn the importance of understanding technologies like: IP addressing, layer 4 protocols and ports, routing, switching, and other foundational technical concepts. This one-hour […]
As organizations increasingly deploy agentic AI systems, understanding and mitigating security threats is crucial to prevent vulnerabilities in autonomous operations. This webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner, ServiceNow, on "Threat Modeling Agentic AI Systems" will provide a high-level overview of AI security, explore common threats and controls for agentic AI, and break down the 7-layer architecture […]
The cybersecurity industry faces a critical talent shortage, yet countless individuals with high potential struggle to find their entry point. How can we bridge the gap between aptitude and opportunity? Join WiCyS for this informational webinar introducing: The WiCyS Talent Pathway, Powered by CyberGen IQ. This initiative is designed to move beyond traditional resumes and […]
Starting your first job is equal parts exciting, confusing, and a little overwhelming. From the unexpected surprises on day one to figuring out which skills actually matter (hint: it’s not always the ones listed on your resume), the journey from “new hire” to confident contributor is full of lessons that no one really teaches you. […]
AI is accelerating both innovation and attacks. Security must keep pace—blocking threats, using AI for defense, enabling safe adoption, and staying compliant. This panel will share how LinkedIn InfoSec is meeting these challenges to secure AI development and usage. Join us to explore how women in cybersecurity are shaping AI security strategies that prevent attacks, […]
What really happens when a company faces a cyberattack? In this interactive webinar with WiCyS Strategic Partner SentinelOne, the audience will step into the middle of a fictional cyber crisis and take part in key decisions through live polls. Along the way, the presenters will bust common myths, share real-world insights, and highlight the teamwork […]