This holiday season, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made while looking ahead to an even more secure and inclusive future. What’s on your cybersecurity wish list this year? Share in the comments below! 💻🎅 #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #HolidayWishes #SecureTheSeason
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Computer and Network Security
Cookeville, Tennessee 102,428 followers
About us
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a non-profit and membership-based organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in the cybersecurity field. Founded through a National Science Foundation grant to Tennessee Tech University in 2012, WiCyS (pronounced Wee-Sis) is the brainchild of Dr. Ambareen Siraj, who grew the initiative into a vibrant and active community of women and supportive men from academia, industry, government and research. The organization is working to improve diversity and pipeline in the cybersecurity workforce, and it does so through numerous initiatives, together with Strategic Partners and an army of energetic volunteers. WiCyS' Founding Partners are Cisco, Facebook and Palo Alto Networks. In addition to Dr. Siraj and representatives from the Founding Partners, the WiCyS Board of Governors includes Chair Dr. Janell Straach of UT-Dallas, Treasurer Dr. Costis Toregas of George Washington University, and leaders from Carnegie Mellon University, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Societe Generale. WiCyS helps build a strong cybersecurity workforce with gender equality by facilitating recruitment, retention and advancement for women in the field. WiCyS offers mentoring, training programs, scholarships, virtual and in-person conferences, leadership series, career fairs, webinars, and more to women at all stages of their cybersecurity career journey!
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https://www.wicys.org/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=HomePage&utm_id=HomePage
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- Industry
- Computer and Network Security
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Cookeville, Tennessee
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- Nonprofit
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370 S Lowe Ave
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501, US
Employees at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
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Janice Reese
Digital Transformation | Strategic Partnerships | Interoperability | CxO Trust Advisory Board Member | 405d Ambassador | HSCC Cybersecurity Working…
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Greg Shannon, Ph.D.
Laboratory Fellow (INL) and Chief Science Officer (CyManII)
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Peter M. Baldwin, M.B.A.
Fractional CFO | Business Architect | Author & Show Host | Financial Planner
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Awalin Sopan
AI system builder. Former White House (Presidential Innovation Fellow).
Updates
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Our amazing Executive Director, Lynn Dohm, was celebrated in a HUGE way last night at the SANS Institute Difference Makers Awards, taking home not one but TWO awards: 🏆 People Champion of the Year 🏆 Diversity Champion of the Year We couldn’t be prouder of Lynn and the incredible work she does to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in cybersecurity every single day. 💜 Help us give Lynn a big round of applause for this well-deserved recognition! 👏👏
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Executive Director. Strategist. Problem-Solver. Kind. X: @lynn_dohm. Top 25 leaders in cybersecurity for 2024.
So this just happened tonight at SANS Institute DMA… received recognition for the People Champion and Diversity Champion of the year. I am still in complete disbelief and starstuck from such a powerful night 💕Thank you to the entire community that shows up always filled with so much love. My heart is full. #womenincybersecurity #womenincyber #cybersecurity #inclusionmatters
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Join us for an exclusive session with JPMorganChase as we delve into the "onion" of cloud security! 🌐 Each layer represents a critical aspect of risk and governance. Discover actionable strategies to: 🔐 Evaluate and understand cloud security layers. ✅ Implement practical security best practices. ⚙️ Manage risks tailored to cloud challenges. Don't miss this deep dive into building a robust cloud security strategy! Register now – https://ow.ly/Q21K50Uogm1
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🎉 Attention students! Here’s your chance to shine at WiCyS! 💻🖼️ Submit a poster and: ✨ Compete to win travel support for a future security conference of your choice ✨ Earn prizes as a runner-up ✨ Secure an automatic scholarship to WiCyS 2025 (for the lead student of accepted posters) 📌 Don’t forget: - Presenting is a student member benefit—join if you’re not a member yet! - Submissions must be presented in person by the lead student. - Deadline to submit is January 6th @ 5 PM CT. Take your work to the next level—submit now and make your mark in cybersecurity! 🌟 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM6XHEdX #WiCyS #StudentPosters #Cybersecurity #WomenInCyber #STEM
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🚨 Webinar Alert 🚨 Dive into the world of threat-informed defense, where understanding adversarial patterns and behaviors shapes stronger cyber defense strategies. Learn how the MITRE ATT&CK© framework and the TTP model are transforming the fight against cyber threats, including disrupting internet-enabled crimes against children. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights into cutting-edge cybersecurity practices. 🔗 https://ow.ly/T5ao50UmtHu #CyberSecurity #MITREATTACK #InfoSec
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🛍️ Online Shopping Safety Alert! 🛡️ The holiday deals are tempting, but so are cyber threats! Stay ahead of hackers and protect your personal info while shopping online. From using secure websites to enabling 2FA, a few simple steps can make a big difference. Shop smart, stay safe, and enjoy the season worry-free! 🎄✨ #WiCyS #Cybersecurity #OnlineSafety #HolidayShoppingTips
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Join Awalin Sopan, Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, and Michelle Morris, Business Continuity Program Manager, for an eye-opening webinar hosted by Workday. They’ll explore the gap between the *perception* and *reality* of women’s and non-binary people’s participation in the cybersecurity workforce. 📌 Hear inspiring personal stories and case studies of those who entered the field through non-traditional paths. 📌 Discover why diversity is essential in bridging the talent gap and strengthening the industry. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility—and diverse perspectives are key to its future. Don’t miss this important conversation! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dQ2RDi64 #CyberSecurity #DiversityInTech #Inclusion
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"I've been incredibly impressed by the inclusivity I've seen so far just by virtue of the faces I've seen, the titles of different presentations and the posters. I think it's incredible that I'm seeing women from all different points of their career..." 🌍 Counting Down to #WiCyS2025! 🌍 The WiCyS 2025 Annual In-Person Conference is just a few months away! From April 2-5, 2025, we’ll gather in Dallas, TX, to connect, learn, and lead in cybersecurity. Mark your calendar: Registration opens February 10, 2025, at 10 AM CT and will remain open until capacity is reached. Don’t miss your chance to attend this groundbreaking event! Secure your spot and be part of the future of cybersecurity. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information, click here – https://lnkd.in/geAQmxAC #WiCyS #WiCyS2025 #CybersecurityConference #WomenInCybersecurity #Networking #CybersecurityEvents
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WiCyS! 🍁🦃💻 We’re grateful for our incredible community of women in cybersecurity and the allies who support our mission. Wishing you a day filled with joy, connection, and plenty of pie! 🥧✨ #WiCyS #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #WomenInCybersecurity
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Explore the future of cybersecurity with AI! 🚀 Join WiCyS' Lockheed Martin Affiliate for an insightful webinar featuring industry leaders from Lockheed Martin. Discover emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and the evolving landscape of AI-powered cyber security. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert perspectives and insights. 🛡️💡 🔗 https://ow.ly/tmUj50UgLXA #CyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #WiCyS #TechInnovation
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