(ISC)² Partners with WiCyS to Introduce Winter Camp Program to Provide Educational Resources and Certifications to Underserved Women
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced a partnership with Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) to help underrepresented populations to have greater accessibility to cybersecurity educational resources and certifications. The partnership includes a new cohort program, "Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Winter Camp," to help 250 women with entry into the cybersecurity field.
- The partnership includes a new cohort program, " Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Winter Camp ," to help 250 women with entry into the cybersecurity field.
- The Winter Camp provides entry-level certification to IT professionals, career changers, students and recent graduates.
- Additional benefits of the program include technical mentoring, open office hours, certification, and opportunities to receive scholarships.
- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.