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
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
Computer and Network Security
Cookeville, Tennessee 101,442 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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- Computer and Network Security
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- 2-10 employees
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- 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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Laura H.
Flight Commander, US Air Force Reserves | ISSA International Board Member | Northern Colorado ISSA President
Updates
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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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WiCyS is thrilled to welcome AbbVie as our newest strategic tier 3 partner! Together, we’re strengthening our mission to empower and advance women in cybersecurity at every level of their careers. 💻✨ Strategic partnerships like these help us drive impactful initiatives, create opportunities, and foster a more inclusive cybersecurity community. 🚀 🔗 Your brand elevated: Join WiCyS as a strategic partner and support women in cybersecurity through mentorship, education, and community initiatives. Together, we can shape the future of the industry! 👉 Learn more about becoming a partner: https://lnkd.in/eXjYknB #WiCyS #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #Partnerships #InclusionMatters
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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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WiCyS is thrilled to welcome Vectra AI as our newest strategic tier 3 partner! Together, we’re strengthening our mission to empower and advance women in cybersecurity at every level of their careers. 💻✨ Strategic partnerships like these help us drive impactful initiatives, create opportunities, and foster a more inclusive cybersecurity community. 🚀 🔗 Your brand elevated: Join WiCyS as a strategic partner and support women in cybersecurity through mentorship, education, and community initiatives. Together, we can shape the future of the industry! 👉 Learn more about becoming a partner: https://lnkd.in/eXjYknB #WiCyS #WomenInCyber #Cybersecurity #Partnerships #InclusionMatters #VectraAI
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🌟 Trust: The Foundation of Every Connection🌟 At Salesforce trust isn't just a word—it's the core of everything they do. 💡 Join us for an insightful webinar to discover: 🔑 What trust means in today's world 🤝 How it strengthens relationships with customers & stakeholders 🌍 Why it’s their #1 value Let’s dive into how trust drives innovation and enduring partnerships. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to build relationships that last! 📍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gC32JvWx #Salesforce #Webinar #Trust #CustomerExperience #StakeholderEngagement
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In the cybersecurity world, growth often lies just outside our comfort zones. Whether it’s tackling a new project, pursuing a certification, or speaking at a conference, the best opportunities often require us to embrace uncertainty. At WiCyS, we encourage women in cybersecurity to step into the unknown and discover what’s possible. 🚀 What’s one opportunity you’ve taken that wasn’t “perfect” but changed your career? Share your story below! 👇 #WiCyS #WomenInCybersecurity #STEM #Opportunities
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📚 Calling all book lovers! Support the next generation of women in cybersecurity by grabbing a copy of 'Stronger Together: Women in Cybersecurity' by David Meece. Every purchase helps fund WiCyS Scholarships, making a real difference in the lives of future cyber leaders. 💪 #ScholarshipSupport #WiCyS2025 #Cybersecurity
On a mission to help 50K students get into Cybersecurity by 2030 | SANS Cyber Community of the Year Winner | Featured in Top Cyber News Magazine | Educator | Mentor | Speaker | Author
🔥If you would like to support our mission to help Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) scholarships for next year, please pick a copy of the book Stronger Together: Women In Cybersecurity at Barnes and Noble or Amazon today! Get your copy here today!!!!! 👇 👇 Barnes and Noble➡https://lnkd.in/gGKgdGyJ Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gUy3yUCd 🌏 This book throws open the doors to the world of IT and Cybersecurity, celebrating over 100 accomplished women who have carved their own paths in these dynamic fields. It's not just a chronical of their achievements, though each story delves into the unique challenges they faced, offering invaluable insights and stereotypes. But the true mission here goes beyond personal triumphs. These women are passionate about inspiring the next generation. They share their journeys not just to celebrate their success, but to ignite a fire in others and show them the incredible possibilities that are within these fields. The book tackles head-on challenges women face entering the industry, emphasizing the crucial role of male allies in fostering a more inclusive environment. It champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as essential ingredients for a thriving tech landscape. By showcasing successful women in cybersecurity, it shines a light on the accessibility of these careers to all, regardless of background. And the impact goes even further. ✅ All proceeds from this book are donated directly to scholarships via Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) empowering the next generation of women to break into cybersecurity. It's a powerful testament to the transformative power of representation and the value diversity brings to STEMS fields, fostering stronger and more innovative teams. This book is more than a book of stories - it's a call to action, a celebration of resilience, and a roadmap to a brighter future for women in IT and cybersecurity. #cybersecurity #infosecurity #infosec #leadershipbyexample
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🌟 WiCyS Stories: Celebrating Life-Changing Journeys in Cybersecurity 🌟 Discover the inspiring stories of resilience and success from the WiCyS community. This collection highlights how women from diverse backgrounds—military spouses, veterans, career changers, students, and more—have achieved remarkable milestones with the support of WiCyS and our Strategic Partners. Read their stories and be inspired: https://lnkd.in/gtJ5yK9W Share your own WiCyS story: https://shorturl.at/eOlEk Let’s continue to champion diversity, mentorship, and empowerment in cybersecurity. Your journey could inspire someone else to take the leap. #WiCySStories #CybersecurityCommunity #DiversityInTech
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Imagine a world where your face is your digital fingerprint—instantly recognizable, traceable, and, most chillingly, exploitable. Join us in reading "Your Face Belongs to Us" by Kashmir Hill, a real-life thriller about Clearview AI's quest to end privacy as we know it. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for our virtual book club meeting on December 5th! 📚👀 https://ow.ly/H5h350U51cY #BookClub #PrivacyMatters #FacialRecognition
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