🌟 Discover how WiCyS transformed Alexis Watters' life, taking her from financial instability to financial independence in under three years! As a single mother re-entering the workforce, Alexis found support, mentorship, and invaluable resources through WiCyS. Her journey from near poverty to prosperity is a testament to the power of community and determination. Now a successful cybersecurity professional, Alexis is dedicated to mentoring other women entering the field. Read her inspiring story on our blog! 💻💪 – https://ow.ly/KbR150SzLss #WiCyS #WomenInCyberSecurity #Mentorship #CommunitySupport
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Computer and Network Security
Cookeville, Tennessee 90,918 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 | Partner Sales | 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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Amy Winkler
Cyber Security Analyst | SOAR Automation Specialist | Using automation to streamline and reduce incident response time
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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) reposted this
GTM Cyber Headhunter for Vendors & MSSPs; US & Europe. Director/Owner at Greenridge Search. CISOnomics Podcast Host. Proud Dad.
IF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS DON'T APPLY, SOMETHING'S BROKEN - PAY ATTENTION TO THE PROCESS❗Lynn Dohm speaking with Larry Whiteside Jr. - CISOnomics SPOTLIGHT: Cyber diversity in '24 (Larry & Lynn - 10 years in!). Links in comments. Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Cyversity
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🚀 Exciting news! WiCyS has launched our new Member Community Portal! 🎉 Check your inbox for a welcome email with all the details you need to access it. 📧✨ By joining WiCyS, members can significantly boost their professional journey in cybersecurity while contributing to a mission-driven organization that champions diversity and inclusion. Learn more on how to become a member – https://www.wicys.org/ Didn't get the email? Contact us at info@wicys.org. 💌 #WiCyS #Community #CyberSecurity
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Women in cybersecurity excel in many areas, but often self-select out of the hiring process when they don’t meet 100% of job requirements. How can we change our job descriptions and the recruitment process as a whole, to attract the right people and not just hope for a unicorn? Listen to the full interview with N2K's Heather Monthie, PhD, Simone Petrella, and Jeff Welgan, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)'s Lynn Dohm, and N2K | T-Minus's Maria Varmazis on N2K | CyberWire: https://lnkd.in/eFgxHgQH. Read our new Cyber Talent Study, developed in partnership with WiCyS, here: https://www.n2k.com/wicys.
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At WiCyS, we understand that overcoming imposter syndrome as a woman in cybersecurity is a journey, and we are here to ensure no one travels it alone. Our community not only supports women in this field but also uplifts and empowers them. By fostering a strong network of professionals, we inspire confidence and promote growth, helping women break barriers and redefine what's possible. Together, we are shaping the future of cybersecurity. 🙌 Join our community today – https://www.wicys.org/ Thank you to the folks at Two Stories Media for bringing Subia Ansari's story to life 🤩 #WomenInCyber #WiCyS #Empowerment
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Thank you to the attendees who stopped by the Sysdig booth at #AWSreinforce. Thanks to your participation, Sysdig donated $1,500 to WiCyS! These funds will enable us to support women and further our mission of recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity. Interested in learning more about WiCyS and how to become a member? Click here – https://www.wicys.org/
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We can't quite believe the first half of 2024 has come and gone! 😱 Don't forget to check out WiCyS' events for July ✨ We have some great things coming up! https://lnkd.in/gRcKKHtY #wicys #womenincybersecurity #womenintech
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We hope you’re having a fantastic 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸🙌✨ #fourthofjuly #4thofjuly #happyfourth #fourthofjulyweekend
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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Executive Director. Strategist. Problem-Solver. Kind. X: @lynn_dohm. Top 25 leaders in cybersecurity for 2024.
According to our research with Aleria, women in cybersecurity experience a glass ceiling 6-10 years into their careers. The research points to many contributing factors, but we were also asked, "Is this a performance issue?" You only have to ask us that question once, and we're on it. Thanks to the fabulous partnership with N2K | CyberWire, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is happy to report that WiCyS members OUTPERFORMED all other participants in all SEVEN of the NICE categories and additionally, in 17 of the 20 specialty areas. In this hard skills assessment, it was also interesting to discover that those stating they were more junior in their role were performing at a higher capacity. Read the executive summary here: https://lnkd.in/gC5D_XNP #womenincybersecurity #cybersecurity #cyberjobs #womenincyber #womenintech
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🚀 Ready to level up your cybersecurity game? Join us for "Modernization at Vanguard" with Cheryl Flannery & Franny DiGiulio! Discover how Vanguard's Cyber Security Operations Center is leading the charge with a product-based approach to combat the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Learn about our disciplined, multi-cloud strategy to protect, detect, and defend at scale. 🎟️ Don't miss this chance to earn CPE/CEU credits and enhance your skills! WiCyS members can earn credits with GIAC, (ISC)2, and CompTIA by attending. 📅 Save the date and secure your spot now – https://ow.ly/mHkJ50SmlqC #CyberSecurity #Webinar #Modernization #Vanguard #WiCyS #CPEcredits #CEUcredits
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