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Microsoft Philanthropies collaborates with WiCyS to help close the cybersecurity skills gap

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As cyberthreats continue to expand and progress worldwide, the need for qualified cybersecurity professionals is increasing with experts predicting there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs open by 2025, a 350% increase over eight years. Microsoft Philanthropies is expanding its cybersecurity skills for jobs campaign to 23 countries and partnering with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to build a cybersecurity workforce that is not just larger but also more diverse.

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  • Microsoft Philanthropies is expanding its cybersecurity skills for jobs campaign to 23 countries and partnering with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to build a cybersecurity workforce that is not just larger but also more diverse.
  • Microsoft Philanthropies is expanding its cybersecurity skills for jobs campaign to 23 countries and partnering with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) to build a cybersecurity workforce that is not just larger but also more diverse.
  • In the countries where Microsoft expanded its cybersecurity skilling campaign, only 17% of the cybersecurity workforce are female.
  • Microsoft is working to understand the skills gap, offering free training, helping train more teachers, and providing more support to diverse and underserved job seekers, which is where WiCyS will help.

ESET Announces Winners of 2022 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Awards

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is a direct investment into these future pursuits.
  • ESET has long championed increasing diversity in the workplace and in cybersecurity through the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship and mentorships geared to boosting female representation in the technology sector.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship was launched in 2016 to help support and encourage women who aspire to have a career in information security.

Optum's Allison Miller to speak at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) conference

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The WiCyS conference is unique because it focuses on recruiting, retaining, inspiring and advancing women in cybersecurity careers while involving students, educators, industry, government, military and research organizations.

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  • The WiCyS conference is unique because it focuses on recruiting, retaining, inspiring and advancing women in cybersecurity careers while involving students, educators, industry, government, military and research organizations.
  • Miller has more than 20 years of experience in health information systems and crisis management.
  • "The importance of cybersecurity has never been greater and will undoubtedly grow even more so," Miller said.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity.

Intel becomes newest strategic partner of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is pleased to announce Intel Corporation has become the latest strategic partner to encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech workforce.

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  • COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is pleased to announce Intel Corporation has become the latest strategic partner to encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech workforce.
  • "It's a great honor to welcome Intel to the Tier 1 strategic partner team," said Lynn Dohm, WiCyS executive director.
  • "We've already had a high level of engagement from Intel and their commitment to keeping the momentum for the advancement of women in the cybersecurity workforce going strong is contagious.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity.

The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy Elects Three Powerhouse Women to its Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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"The EWF is honored to have Brenda, Jane, and Diana join our Board of Advisors," says Joyce Brocaglia, EWF's Founder and CEO.

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  • "The EWF is honored to have Brenda, Jane, and Diana join our Board of Advisors," says Joyce Brocaglia, EWF's Founder and CEO.
  • She currently serves as the Sr. Director Information Security Risk and Business Engagement at Eli Lilly and Company.
  • Read Brenda, Jane and Diana's full bio here: https://www.ewf-usa.com/page/BoardofAdvisors
    About the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy:
    Founded in 2002, the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF) is the premier member organization dedicated to engaging, advancing, and developing women leaders in Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy.
  • Emma Ramos, Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy, 929-526-0298, [email protected]
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Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) executive director is keynote at the Information Security SUMMIT

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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CLEVELAND, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) executive director Lynn Dohm is the keynote speaker at the Information Security SUMMIT (ISS), Oct. 25-29, virtually and in-person in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) executive director Lynn Dohm is the keynote speaker at the Information Security SUMMIT (ISS), Oct. 25-29, virtually and in-person in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • "I'm excited to engage with the Cleveland professionals attending ISS," states Lynn Dohm, WiCyS executive director.
  • It's the only cybersecurity conference with equal representation of students and professionals and its mission is to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity.

Sponsorship opportunities available for 2022 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) conference

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and companies looking to support the recruitment, retention and advancements of women in the cybersecurity field through the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) conference, March 17-19, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and companies looking to support the recruitment, retention and advancements of women in the cybersecurity field through the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) conference, March 17-19, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Future employees will view these sponsors as inclusive employers for cybersecurity opportunities.
  • Organizations will be recognized on the conference website, the mobile app and onsite at the conference.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity.

Smoothstack, Inc. Named 2021 People's Choice Award winner in the 2021 MD Cybersecurity Awards by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smoothstack, Inc. today announced the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI), Maryland's only nonprofit organization dedicated to bolstering the growth of the state's cybersecurity industry, named Smoothstack the People's Choice Winner in the 2021 MD Cybersecurity Awards.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smoothstack, Inc. today announced the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI), Maryland's only nonprofit organization dedicated to bolstering the growth of the state's cybersecurity industry, named Smoothstack the People's Choice Winner in the 2021 MD Cybersecurity Awards.
  • These competitive awards recognize leading-edge cybersecurity product and services companies headquartered in Maryland for their innovations and contributions to the state's cybersecurity ecosystem.
  • The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland named Smoothstack the People's Choice Winner in the 2021 Cybersecurity Awards.
  • "We are pleased to name Smoothstack as a winner in the 2021 MD Cybersecurity Awards," said Gregg Smith, Board Chairman of CAMI ; CEO of Attila Security .

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Mentorship Program open to applicants

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Mentees, wherever they are in their cybersecurity career, can sharpen professional development skills, zero in on intentional career outcomes and be exposed to new opportunities through this program.

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  • Mentees, wherever they are in their cybersecurity career, can sharpen professional development skills, zero in on intentional career outcomes and be exposed to new opportunities through this program.
  • It is designed to upskill women in cybersecurity in areas such as negotiation, leadership, work/life harmony, presentations, and more to advance them in their careers.
  • "As a WiCyS mentee, I had the opportunity to learn from cybersecurity professionals practicing in the field as cybersecurity professors and data scientists.
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity.

Cyber Defense Magazine Announces Winners of Black Unicorn Awards for 2021

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CYBER DEFENSE MAGAZINE (CDM), the cybersecurity industry's leading publication and provider of daily infosec news from around the globe, today announces the winners and finalists in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021 with 7 very important categories, this year.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CYBER DEFENSE MAGAZINE (CDM), the cybersecurity industry's leading publication and provider of daily infosec news from around the globe, today announces the winners and finalists in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021 with 7 very important categories, this year.
  • In addition, Cyber Defense Magazine has named winners in the Top 10 for Baby Black Unicorns, Cybersecurity Startups, Women in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Experts, CISOs and MSSPs this year.
  • This is Cyber Defense Magazine's 9th year of honoring cybersecurity innovators, in this case the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021 on our Cyber Defense Awards platform.
  • Cyber Defense Magazine is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group.