Name: Call For Participation Webinar: WiCyS 2021 Conference
Start: 2021-02-16T19:00:00Z
End: 2021-02-16T19:00:59.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.9

Addressing diversity and talent shortages in cybersecurity through recruiting, retaining and advancing women in the field of cybersecurity, and improving on the very low 20-24% statistic of women in cybersecurity jobs.

This webinar will look at the different methods of securing databases and the types of attacks that they defend against.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.

How are We Securing our Databases?

Join us for an insightful webinar as we navigate the dynamic landscape of the cybersecurity job market. In this session, we'll explore the current trends shaping the industry, highlight in-demand skills and roles, and provide practical tips for positioning yourself as a competitive candidate. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your cybersecurity journey, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to thrive in today's competitive job market. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take the next step towards a rewarding career in cybersecurity.

Key Topics Covered:
-Overview of the current cybersecurity job market landscape
-In-demand skills and emerging roles in the industry
-Strategies for finding and applying for cybersecurity job opportunities
-Networking tips and resources for building professional connections
-Advice for standing out as a candidate and securing cybersecurity roles

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.

Navigating the Job Market in Cybersecurity: Strategies for Success

With the advent of ChatGPT, we have now entered the age of AI. AI is no longer a buzzword, rather it is how we are reimagining every aspect of our lives – it's reshaping industries, revolutionizing how we work, communicate and even think. However, as cybersecurity experts, we are naturally wired to focus on the various risks and everything that can go wrong with this new technology. In this webinar, I will discuss how we can shift our perspective to explore the many ways we can harness the power of AI in security.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.

AI is your Ally

Join us for an informational webinar for the Speaker Spotlight Program hosted on Innovation Women. Innovation Women is a platform which connects female professionals to speaking and media opportunities. This is a one-year cohort that will provide access to a plethora of resources including: educational modules, a speaker opportunity directory, promotional opportunities and subject matter experts. You will have the chance to connect with other speakers, attend exclusive knowledge sessions and garner speech feedback. Women of all levels are encouraged to apply.

WiCyS Speaker Spotlight Program

The WiCyS Google Cybersecurity Program was developed to provide an understanding of the importance of cybersecurity practices and their impact for organizations. Learners will identify common risks, threats and vulnerabilities, as well as techniques to mitigate them. Hands-on experience with Python, Linux and SQL is also included in the module. The cohort style set up by WiCyS will include technical mentors to help students progress through the program. It is beginner level and does not require any prior experience in cybersecurity.

WiCyS Google Cybersecurity Program Cohort

Wireless and wired communication mediums are converging. We use 5G as a case study to explore vulnerabilities in wireless protocols and ways in which new wireless technology protects against these vulnerabilities. Additionally, we explore how the convergence of wireless and wired networks increases the attack surface of traditional cellular technology.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:

- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar

- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.

Mobile Security

Join us for an informational webinar for the WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp. The WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp will take 500 WiCyS members through a 14-hour self-paced, technical mentor-supported, training program for ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification. Start your career with a certified advantage!

WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp

Join the women of cybersecurity at JPMorgan Chase as they discuss techniques on building confidence and self-advocacy across all stages in your career through real-life experiences, and how we can work together to advocate for women in cybersecurity.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:

- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar

- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements can log into BrightTALK to print out their attendance certificates to submit for CPE/CEU credits.

Advocating for Ourselves: Women Changing the Narrative

The dark web is a part of the internet that allows users to engage in various illegal activities with some level of anonymity. It is often used for the sale of weapons, software and malware, narcotics, digital products, counterfeit items, money laundering, fraud, and other related cybercrimes. Learn more about how the dark web started, how it operates, and ways to protect your organization.

Demystifying the Dark Web

Explore the spectrum of human experience and discover how embracing neurodivergent perspectives can foster inclusive work environments, promote flexibility and advocate for conditions that empower neurodivergent talent. Heather Stoner from Optum will share her personal story and offer insights for both leaders and employees. Equip yourself with questions and strategies designed to unlock the brilliance within the neurodiverse workforce.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Multigenerational teams are the mainstream in the workplace. In 2023, we now have five distinct generations in the workforce, encompassing many different work styles and needs. Understanding and navigating these generational differences from Boomers to Gen Z will help enable better communications, leading to more innovative ideas and solutions. Join WiCyS strategic partner Optum as Christopher Mullins, associate director, and Sebastian Berchard, project manager, shed light on embracing the value of multigenerational teams on Tuesday, December 19th at 1pm CT.

Unable to attend during the scheduled time? Feel free to register and receive a recording as soon as we wrap!

WiCyS can now provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS live webinars.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: Attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar.
- CompTIA: Attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar. The webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed.

Attendees who meet the requirements can email info@wicys.org to receive proof of attendance for submitting CPE or CEU credits with their provider.

Work and Generational Diversity

Effectively addressing the nation’s growing cyber needs will require a concerted effort to include people from across the full spectrum of our nation’s citizens. Action-focused efforts to increase the number of women and people of color in cyber fields are critically important but still nascent and tend to over-index on technical skills rather than addressing the fundamentally multidisciplinary nature of the field. 

This session will share details of MITRE’s innovative Cyber Futures program, which is taking action to address the lack of diversity in the cyber. Cyber Futures is an experiential summer student internship focused on recruiting and training the next generation of cyber defender. Webinar attendees will learn how MITRE launched the program, lessons learned since its 2021 instantiation, and get ideas for how to shape similar programs with their own organizations.

Taking Action at MITRE to Inspire the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals

Join this WiCyS strategic partner webinar with Cisco to learn from a cybersecurity marketing expert how she helps her children safe online. Seema Kathuria will share five tips and tricks to encourage safe behavior and mitigate risk for children who use the Internet for school or recreation. This session will be fun and highly interactive.

Unable to attend during the scheduled time? Feel free to register and receive a recording as soon as we wrap!

WiCyS is now able to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS live webinars.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: Attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar.
- CompTIA: Attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar. The webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed.

Attendees who meet the requirements can email info@wicys.org to receive proof of attendance for submitting CPE or CEU credits with their provider.

5 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online

As we build on the exciting findings from our WiCyS State of Inclusion Assessment, we collect additional data for our next industry benchmark report. Attend this webinar to learn more about our upcoming "Measuring Inclusion" workshops. 

Attendance is free and open to all individuals working for a cybersecurity company or in a cybersecurity-related role in any company, including consultants, entrepreneurs, teachers, and students. We welcome the participation of all individuals in any identity group. 

Are you unable to attend during the scheduled time? Feel free to register and receive the webinar recording as soon as we wrap up the session.

Measuring Inclusion Launch Webinar

Join WiCyS strategic partner IBM as they host a webinar about how organizations and governments worldwide face new cybersecurity risks as they adopt AI to help them boost operational efficiency, improve customer and employee experiences, modernize their applications, and grow revenue. 53% of business executives cite cybersecurity risks as a top barrier to adopting AI (*IBV study). Among their concerns are trustworthy AI, data security, privacy, and compliance. These concerns are similar to what organizations seeking to adopt mobile technology and the cloud faced in the past.

Join the IBM team on November 21st at 1pm CT as they discuss how IBM Consulting Services and their market-leading offerings help clients secure AI transformations and reduce the associated business risks.

Can't make it during the scheduled time? Register to still receive the recorded copy of the webinar.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet these requirements can submit a request to info@wicys.org to receive proof of attendance for submitting CPE or CEU credits with their provider.

Improving the Safety, Security and Trustworthiness of Business AI

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and emerging technologies, the potential for groundbreaking innovation is undeniable. However, this surge of innovation brings forth a critical challenge: the delicate equilibrium between technological advancement and safeguarding security. In this WiCyS strategic partner webinar, Trend Micro will delve into the imperative need to balance Innovation and Security in the context of AI and related technologies.

Unable to attend during the scheduled time? Feel free to register and receive a recording as soon as we wrap!

WiCyS takes pride in being able to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS live webinars.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:

- GIAC/(ISC)2: Attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar.
- CompTIA: Attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar. The webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed.

Attendees who meet the requirements will receive a verification email to use as proof of attendance for submitting CPE or CEU credits with their provider.

Future's Gonna be Ok[AI]: Navigating Innovation and Security in the Era...

As cyber threats continue to rise, it’s now more important than ever to ensure you’re protected against growing threats. Join this WiCyS strategic partner webinar with Yubico to learn straightforward security and privacy practices you can apply in your everyday life that will help protect you (and your business) on the internet.

Unable to make it during the scheduled time? Register to receive a recording when the webinar is complete.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements will receive a verification email to use as proof of attendance for submitting CPE or CEU credits with their provider.

Tips and Tricks to Stay Safe on the Internet

Join WiCyS strategic partner Optum as they discuss transitioning from a military service career to the private sector workforce.

Unable to make it during the scheduled time? Register to receive a recording when the webinar is complete.

WiCyS is proud to provide members the opportunity to earn CPE/CEU credits for attending WiCyS Webinars live.

To earn CPE/CEU credits with the following providers, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- GIAC/(ISC)2: attend for a minimum of 45 minutes or the entirety of the webinar
- CompTIA: attend for a minimum of 60 minutes or the entirety of the webinar (webinar topic must relate to the certificate being renewed)

Attendees who meet the requirements will receive a verification email to use as proof of attendance for submitting CPE or CEU credits with their provider.

Transitioning from a Military to Civilian Career

Join the WiCyS 2021 team with the conference program committee to learn about submitting for the Call For Participation including speaking engagements, scholarships, faculty awards, veteran fellowship awards, and BIPOC scholarships. Join us to get answers to your questions.

Student attendance at WiCyS is by invitation only. Students can be invited in one of three ways:
Receive a scholarship (applications due March 1)--Most students are invited via this method
Have a poster accepted for presentation--only 30 students are accepted via this method
Be invited by a paid sponsoring school--limited number based on school's sponsorship level

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