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Calling all cybersecurity professionals! You have insight to share, and we have the women who want to listen. Have you applied to be a Guest Mentor yet? Each month, Hacker in Heels brings in industry experts to mentor our community of ambitious women in cybersecurity through LIVE Connection Calls—and we want YOU to be part of it.? Spend an hour with us sharing insights on everything from cybersecurity and career development to? managing burnout and more. If you’ve got practical expertise, hard-won lessons, or a unique perspective, we want to hear from you.? For more information on compensation, topics our community is interested in, or to apply, go here: https://lnkd.in/emVxuQkV Know someone who would be a good fit? Tag them in the comments.???

The demands on a cybersecurity practitioner has created stress and burnout across the industry. April’s Connection Call is for anyone seeking strategies to handle the stressors in their roles. You’ll get to practice techniques, and get equipped with tools and resources to improve the wellbeing of both you and your teams. Guest Mentor Sarah Smith, Corporate Yoga Instructor @ Sarah Loves Yoga, is a corporate employee who knows firsthand the stress facing today’s workforce. Through corporate events, private instruction, and group classes, Sarah leads her students to better personal and professional outcomes through Yoga. Join us on Friday, April 11th at 9A PT / 12P ET and get actionable advice on: - What you should do immediately following a stressful day at the computer. - How to keep your cool and recenter in high-pressure moments. - Ways to practice mindfulness with a mind that’s always wandering back to work. Each month Hacker in Heels brings in leaders from across cybersecurity and adjacent areas to provide Insiders with actionable, inspirational mentorship. This is your chance to meet power players that can help you make your mark on the cybersecurity industry. Join us live to connect with fellow Insiders and get your most pressing questions answered by some of the best practitioners out there. Sign up: hackerinheels.com/insiders

Ever wonder why being "good" at work feels so exhausting? Or why certain behaviors are praised in men but criticized in women? Join a collective of fellow cybersecurity practitioners to explore insights from Elise Loehnen's bestseller "On Our Best Behavior." We'll examine how ancient concepts of the Seven Deadly Sins continue to shape expectations of women today, both in our industry and society at large. This conversation benefits everyone—when we free women from these hidden protocols, teams gain diverse perspectives and fuller contributions from all members. We invite men to join us and discover how these same expectations limit their own authentic expression and leadership. Together, we'll identify these unwritten rules affecting our industry and discover practical ways to create more equitable, effective teams by challenging these constraints. Come ready to discuss how breaking free from these societal expectations leads to greater integrity and effectiveness of all cybersecurity professionals. #womenincybersecurity #cybersecurity #cyberleadership #cyberdei

Adversarial thinking is useful both for anticipating cybercriminal activities, and navigating a cybersecurity career. We’ll cover both at March’s Connection Call. If you’re curious about AI red teaming, and how to get through the brick walls of people, processes, and technologies in cybersecurity, you’ll want to tune in. Guest Mentor Heather Linn , AI Red Teamer, has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry as a red teamer, penetration tester, threat hunter, and cybersecurity strategist. She has consulted as a penetration tester and digital forensics investigator, and has operated as a senior red team engineer in Fortune 50 environments. Heather wrote and delivered training for multiple security conferences including Black Hat USA and Girls Who Code, and contributed to open-source frameworks for penetration testing and threat hunting. Join us on Friday, March 14th at 9A PT / 12P ET and get actionable advice on: - What to consider when red teaming with AI. - Which hands-on labs and tooling you can pursue to put your skills to practice. - How to stand up, show up, and advocate for yourself as a cybersecurity technical leader.

Kickoff for the 2025 CISSP Study Squad is ONE WEEK AWAY! Make 2025 the year that you finally become a CISSP. Our CISSP Study Squad is a 10-week group experience that uses the power of peer mentoring to prepare for the CISSP exam. During the live sessions: ???? Watch presentations by your peers on each week's study objectives, providing opportunity to discuss and ask questions. ?? Teach one of the study objectives to the group during your assigned week, sharing and cementing your own understanding of the study objectives. Between the sessions: ?? Complete the assigned reading and quizzes on your own, with the ability to ask questions of your peers in the private Study Squad chat space. ?? Set personal goals and check-in on your progress along the way, completing weekly reflections to ensure accountability—plus qualify for motivating prizes! After they're over: ?? Confidently sit for the exam knowing you've prepared for it consistently and extensively, or continue to study on your own until you're ready. ?? Proudly show off your certification to your Study Squad partners, your employer, and your network! The CISSP Study Squad will meet on Tuesdays for 10 weeks starting February 18 at 4P PT / 7P ET for up to 90 minutes each session. Limited to 21 Participants. All participants are required to purchase the Official ISC2 Study Guide at their own expense ($56-$66). Study Squads are exclusively for Hacker in Heels Insiders. Not a member? Learn more and sign up: hackerinheels.com/insiders *** The 2025 CISSP Study Squad is sponsored by Pinnacle Learning Centres Inc! Get uncompromising training and consultancy services: https://lnkd.in/ej3cP7JB

?? Congratulations! You’ve just been promoted to people manager of a cybersecurity team...and if the thought of that puts you in a panic, February's Connection Call is made for you. From hiring to knowledge-sharing, culture, and filling skills gaps, you’ll get the direction you need to build and sustain a cybersecurity team that is effective, admired, and able to weather any corporate challenge. Guest Mentor Mel Reyes, Executive Coach and Global CIO & CISO at Elite Technical Concierge, has 30 years of deep understanding of IT, cybersecurity, and startups. He is a mentor and coach who attracts, retains, and develops high-performing talent. Unifying his Puerto Rican roots, New York beginnings, and California lifestyle, Mel delivers educational, entertaining, motivating, and empowering training, coaching, and speeches. Join us on Friday, February 14th at 9A PT / 12P ET and get actionable advice on: - Current cybersecurity industry impacts that affect team formation and performance. - Ways to improve as a cybersecurity team leader. - Where to go to get the resources and support you deserve. Each month Hacker in Heels brings in leaders from across cybersecurity and adjacent areas to provide Insiders with actionable, inspirational mentorship. This is your chance to meet power players that can help you make your mark on the cybersecurity industry. Join us live to connect with fellow Insiders and get your most pressing questions answered by some of the best practitioners out there. Sign up: hackerinheels.com/insiders

Make 2025 the year YOU become a CISSP! Join Hacker in Heels as we go over all the details of the 2025 CISSP Study Squad, kicking off on February 18 for 10 weeks. - Preview the Hacker in Heels community platform - Check out the private CISSP Squad Space - Learn about our unique Study Squad format - Hear about exclusive ISC2 offers just for Squad participants - Go over exactly what you need to do to get signed up! Anyone can join the webinar.?Registration is required. Study Squads are exclusive to Hacker in Heels Insiders. Learn more and join: hackerinheels.com/insiders The 2025 CISSP Study Squad is sponsored by?Pinnacle Learning Centres Inc. Get uncompromising training and consultancy services:?https://lnkd.in/ej3cP7JB

96% of the time, Hacker in Heels Guest Mentors opt to donate the speaker fee to subsidize memberships for underrepresented, emergent cybersecurity leaders. This has enabled six women to join our Insiders community at a subsidized rate. These are women who... ... Are 18 years or older ... Self-identify as a woman ... Self-identify as black, indigenous, or person of color ... Have an annual salary equal to or less than $75,000 ... Have <5 years of experience in cybersecurity We've got THREE more subsidized memberships available for women who are looking to grow their careers 2025. Get the support of a boutique community of powerhouse women in cybersecurity. Subsidized memberships are awarded first-come, first-served. Share with your networks and don't sleep on applying! We've got a LOT of unique programming planned for 2025 you won't want to miss. Learn more + apply: https://lnkd.in/evwUZ6uw

Each month Hacker in Heels brings in leaders from across cybersecurity and adjacent areas to provide Insiders with actionable, inspirational mentorship. This is your chance to meet power players that can help you make your mark on the cybersecurity industry. Join us live to connect with fellow Insiders and get your most pressing questions answered by some of the best practitioners out there. Sign up: hackerinheels.com/insiders

At our Hacker in Heels Salon tables, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women who are breaking barriers and reshaping the industry. From catching critical breaches to founding statewide initiatives, these trailblazers inspire us all to push the boundaries of what's possible. Every story shared at our gatherings is a testament to the power of community and collaboration. The energy at the Salon is electric, and the opportunities are endless. Our Salon event in Las Vegas was made possible thanks to Deepwatch. Deepwatch is the leading managed security platform for the cyber resilient enterprise. Their platform combines comprehensive threat management capabilities, Deepwatch security experts, and precise automated actions to enable cyber resiliency and reduce risk. But that's not all! Deepwatch also has a demonstrated commitment to women in technology and cybersecurity with: ? Clear and objective performance criteria ? Equitable parental leave policies and support for working parents ? Unconscious bias and ally training If you believe in fostering a supportive environment for women, consider joining us as a sponsor. Together, we can pave the way for women into positions of power in our industry. #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #HackerInHeels #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #CyberResiliency #Deepwatch #Inspiration