Our mission: Broaden participation in cyber by recruiting, retaining and advancing women in the field of cyber security, and improve on the very low 11% statistic of women in cybersecurity jobs while providing an inclusive community for all: men and women. Our team: https://www.wicys.org/wicys-chicago-affiliate/ Discord: https://discord.gg/z8b9qSDC Newsletter: https://wicys.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5a131b773142c837c637ecb6b&id=28e460e73a
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There is power in unity... We have partnered with WISP Chicago Region Local Group and Women of Cisco Upper Midwest! Join us for an evening to celebrate Women’s History Month. Connect with fellow professionals over food and networking activities. An event designed to inspire and foster new relationships. Register here: https://lu.ma/5qiq8h7k
Our very own president Stella C. will be speaking on "The Secrets of Cybersecurity" tomorrow. Tune in! ??
The Real Secrets of #Cybersecurity—Revealed! ?? What does it take to secure some of the world’s largest cloud environments? Stella C. knows firsthand. Stella is at the forefront of building resilient, secure cloud infrastructures that protect against today’s evolving threats. Leading AI-driven security initiatives to optimizing cloud frameworks for global enterprises, Stella will present her experience in in tackling the toughest cybersecurity challenges. If you’re curious about a day in the life of AI, cloud and cybersecurity and how it is transforming in real time—this is the session you don’t want to miss with IEEE Cloud Summit ?? #Friday! March 14th @ 3 PM EST - Open to Anyone ?? Join Our Group for event details: https://lnkd.in/eMmwpPvv ?? Pre-Register for the Summit in June to #stayintheknow: https://lnkd.in/e9HKUBrK #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #AWS #Azure #GCP #CyberCareers #GradStudents #WomenInTech #SecurityAssurance #FutureOfTech Bingwei Liu Pragya P. Anika Mathur Marinka Natale, MS Mark R Kanner PhD
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?? Celebrate International Women’s Day with WiCyS and SANS Institute! ?? WiCyS members, this is your chance to recognize the incredible women shaping cybersecurity while testing your skills and connecting with a global community. WiCyS and SANS are committed to workforce development and supporting women at every stage of their cybersecurity careers. Ready to take on the challenge? ?? Prizes include: ?? First place – A free seat at a SANS North America Live Training Conference in-person event (must be claimed by December 31, 2025) ?? Second place – A WiCyS Virtual 2025 Pass to access top cybersecurity content ?? Third place – A one-year WiCyS membership to grow your network and skills (must be claimed by December 31, 2025) ?? To qualify, complete all four challenges and submit accurate information, including links to social media posts when applicable. Winners will be selected based on submission timestamps and answer accuracy and will be notified via email by Wednesday, March 12. ? The challenge ends EOD on Saturday, so don’t miss out! ?? Ready to take on the challenge? Check out the challenges in the carousel below and submit your answers here: https://shorturl.at/Rv8mr To click the links in the carousel, please download the carousel and open it in your preferred browser or viewer. All links are also available in the submission form. ?? This challenge is exclusively for WiCyS members! Join the celebration and share your journey using #WiCySXSANS #IWD!
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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Executive Director. Strategist. Problem-Solver. Kind. X: @lynn_dohm. Top 25 leaders in cybersecurity for 2024.
This week, we're kicking off International Women's Day activities in Chicago with our dear Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) strategic partner, Fortinet. Robyn Benincasa will be the keynote speaker to discuss resilience, teamwork and breaking boundaries. This year's theme is amplifying voices and I'm honored to be invited to share knowledge and build connections along with Alexandra Alward Dean, Nicci Fagan and Natasha Galavotti. https://lnkd.in/gasDfvSU #womenincybersecurity #womenincyber #informationsecurity #cyber #womenintechnology #womenintech #IWD2025
Introducing our series: Voices of WiCyS Chicago! Let’s hear firsthand from a member of our community Rumesa Razi how one of our WiCyS events helped her. When you support your local community, the impact multiplies. Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) DePaul Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
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Black history is a legacy of innovation, leadership, and resilience—values that shape the cybersecurity industry every day. This month, we honor the pioneers who paved the way and celebrate those who continue to break barriers. #BlackHistoryMonth #TogetherWeThrive #WiCyS
Day 2 of Cyber Week just kicked off. The CyberQuest games start now. If you need a break from the Quest tune in for the panels. Our Director of Outreach Uljana Sejko ?? will be speaking at 1PM CST. Let us know if you are participating in the Quest. Happy hunting!
Register online and join us as we discuss with an incredible panel of women, each contributing to different cybersecurity organizations impacting and shaping the industry. Don’t miss their insights on what it takes to succeed in this dynamic field! Thank you Marivell Alicea-Gamlin Jordon M. Uljana Sejko ?? Basma Basem (MSc cybersecurity, CCSP). for being part of the panel and for your support with Cyber Week! ISSA Rainier Chapter Blacks in Cybersecurity WISP Chicago Region Local Group Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Chicago Women CyberGuardians Armora Rama #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #CyberLeaders #TechInnovation #WomenEmpowerment #Leadership #thinkcybersafe #cyberweek2025 #wicys #wicyschicago #wisp #wispchicago
ThinkCyber Foundation CyberWeek is officially kicking off at 11:30AM central! If you have registered the invites for online talks should be in your inbox. Please note times below are listed in PST. Enjoy!
There is power in unity... We have partnered with WISP Chicago Region Local Group and Women of Cisco Upper Midwest! Join us for an evening to celebrate Women’s History Month. Connect with fellow professionals over food and networking activities. An event designed to inspire and foster new relationships. Register here: https://lu.ma/5qiq8h7k
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?? WiCyS Google Cybersecurity Certificate Program – Apply Now! ?? WiCyS members, take your cybersecurity skills to the next level with this 6-month, self-paced program. No prior experience needed—just a commitment to learning. ?? What you’ll gain: ? Hands-on experience with Python, Linux, and SQL ? Understanding of risks, threats, and mitigation strategies ? A Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate upon completion ? Exclusive community access and a digital badge Open to 100 WiCyS members, domestic and international. Apply by February 26, 4 PM CT. Spots are limited—don’t miss out! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gEffuiYT #WiCyS #cybersecurity #womenincyber #google