Name: A Trailblazer’s Path to a Career in Cybersecurity
Start: 2021-10-28T18:00:00Z
End: 2021-10-28T18:00:58.000Z
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.

In this webinar with Adobe, Melissa will share her unconventional path into the field of cybersecurity, highlighting the twists and turns that led to her current role. Starting as a media production professional working with Adobe products, she transitioned from editing footage to safeguarding digital assets. Her journey includes volunteering locally, fulfilling a lifelong dream to join the Peace Corps, and discovering a passion for computer security while serving abroad. After returning home, she gained hands-on IT experience as a technician for a fast-food chain, pursued a master’s degree, and envisioned a career with the Department of State. Instead, an unexpected opportunity brought me full circle, back to Adobe—this time protecting the very tools she once used. Join Melissa as she explores how curiosity, adaptability, and embracing the unexpected shaped her career in cybersecurity, and how you can carve your own path in the ever-evolving world of tech.

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.

From Creative User to Security Pro: My Unscripted Journey into Cybersecurity

Threat-informed defense is the practice of understanding adversarial patterns and behaviors when considering cyber defense strategies. Information security frameworks, like the MITRE ATT&CK© framework, enable information-sharing and research into adversary behaviors. This webinar will discuss how the TTP model can be applied to various adversarial behavior problems, including the mission of disrupting Internet-enabled crimes against children.

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.

Know the Adversary - Describing Criminal Offender Behavior Using Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP)

Please join Workday team members as they address the disparity between the perception and reality of women's and non-binary people's participation in the cybersecurity workforce. Despite claims from recruiters about the difficulty in finding diverse candidates, personal experiences and interactions within the industry suggest otherwise. The session will feature personal stories and case studies of individuals who have successfully entered cybersecurity through non-traditional paths, highlighting the need for diversity in a field that is often dominated by homogeneous groups. Emphasizing that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, the webinar advocates for diverse backgrounds to bridge the talent gap and enrich the industry.

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.

Pathways to Cybersecurity

In today’s world, where both relationships and security are crucial, trust is the foundation of every successful partnership. At Salesforce, trust isn't just a concept – it's a core value we embody in everything we do. But what does trust really mean, and why is it so vital to how we interact with our customers, stakeholders, and the wider community?

Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore how Salesforce prioritizes trust as our number one value and how it serves as the key to building strong, enduring relationships with both our stakeholders and customers.

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.

Salesforce’s Secret Sauce To Embodying Trust As Our #1 Value

Join the WiCyS Lockheed Martin Affiliate for a webinar featuring leaders in AI and cyber from Lockheed Martin, as they discuss the intersection of cyber security and artificial intelligence. Our panel of experts will share their perspectives on the latest trends and technologies in AI-powered cyber security, and provide insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

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.

Unlocking the Power of AI, Cyber, and Innovation with Lockheed Martin (Panel Style)

To commemorate Veteran's Day, Optum like to invite everyone to an engaging and informative panel, "Translating Valor to Value: Transferable Skills of Military Personnel," where we will explore the valuable skills that military personnel and military spouse bring to the workforce. Join our panel as they discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by veterans when transitioning to civilian employment, gain insights on a successful career transitions, and learn about resources available to support veterans in showcasing their unique abilities. Whether you are military veteran, military spouse, or an employer seeking to tap into this talent pool, this webinar will provide a unique glimpse into strategies for unlocking the potential of transferable skills.

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.

Optum presents a Panel on Translating Valor to Value: Transferable Skills of Military Personnel

As cybersecurity continues to grow in importance in tech, finding your unique place in this dynamic field can feel overwhelming. Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your career, it’s crucial to discover your niche early to maximize your potential. Join us for an engaging panel discussion with ServiceNow professionals who will share their diverse experiences and insights on navigating the cybersecurity landscape. Learn about their different roles and paths and find out how you can carve your path by identifying your strengths and passions early on in your career.

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.

Unlocking Your Cybersecurity Path: Finding Your Niche Early

Generative AI is a new and exciting technology; how should we think about security to ensure we understand the appropriate risk so we can support out business teams as they start to build out these new applications? In this talk with AWS, we will walk through 4 mental models that will help you understand about the security properties of generative AI architectures.

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.

Generative AI Security Mental Models

What to do when the AI or ML system is acting funky? How does one know when there is a problem? How can one differentiate between a design defect, data poisoning, or an adversary attack? Who can help? Contact the AISIRT! In this session, the CERT experts from Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute will share the process of creating the first AISIRT, the learning insights, and how it can help when a system is causing someone to have a really bad day.

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.

Creating an AI Security and Incident Response Team

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by SentinelOne designed for women looking to break into Digital Forensics and Incident Response ("DFIR"). Learn about various career pathways, key technical and soft skills, and strategies to transition from other roles. We’ll cover educational backgrounds, certifications, networking tips, and overcoming challenges like implicit bias. Hear from experienced DFIR professionals, discover how to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and get actionable insights to help you grow your cybersecurity career!

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.

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Pathways, Skills, and Success Strategies for Women

Join Dr. Ruby Booth from Sandia National Laboratories as they discuss the importance of federal decision-makers must make deterministic choices about future planning resource prioritization, mitigation implementation, and the creation of policy, regulations, and laws. They seek to ensure that our critical infrastructure – from food and water to electricity and internet to our democratic process – is safe and secure.

Exacerbating that challenge is the interconnectedness of critical infrastructure systems, the quality and availability of data, and the shortage of risk professionals trained to work in this important but idiosyncratic analysis area. The events of recent years have underscored the need for robust, effective, and responsive analytic capabilities at all levels of government. It is not only essential that decision-makers be able to plan for expected harms, but that they be able to react quickly and effectively to sudden, novel, or unexpected hazards.

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.

National Security Risk Analysis

Join WiCyS Founder and Program Chair Dr. Ambareen Siraj for an exclusive webinar on the WiCyS 2025 Call for Presenters. Discover HOW and WHY to submit a proposal for the highly anticipated 2025 in-person and virtual WiCyS conferences. In this webinar, Dr. Siraj outlines the benefits of contributing to the WiCyS 2025 conference and guides you through the proposal submission process. The WiCyS 2025 Call For Participation offers a unique opportunity to actively engage with the cybersecurity community through speaking engagements, scholarships and awards. Submit multiple proposals across various categories and tracks to enhance the learning experience for all conference attendees. Whether it's a workshop, lightning talk, presentation, birds-of-a-feather session, panel or student research poster, we welcome contributions from both WiCyS members and non-members. Your involvement is key to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that will inspire and empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Don't miss your chance to shape the future of cybersecurity—visit https://www.wicys.org/events/wicys-2025/call-for-presenter/ to submit your proposal today!

*Student attendance at WiCyS is by invitation only and can be secured in one of three ways. The most common method is through a scholarship invitation, with applications due by November 4, 2024, 5:00 pm CT. Alternatively, a select group of 30 students will be invited if their poster submissions are accepted for presentation. Finally, a limited number of invitations are available to students from paid sponsoring schools, with the number of invitations determined by the school's sponsorship level.

WiCyS 2025 Call for Presenters Webinar with Dr. Ambareen Siraj

Women in cybersecurity often encounter numerous challenges throughout their careers, including underrepresentation, limited career advancement opportunities and insufficient recognition of their achievements. This webinar will delve into the current state of gender biases in the cybersecurity field, exploring the underlying causes and discussing actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive environment for women.

Join Ruchi Banerjee from Sandia National Laboratories as we hear from a distinguished panel of three women at different stages of their cybersecurity careers—early, mid and senior. The panelists include Courtney Thomas, a rising star in Digital Systems Security ; Denise Grayson, a mid-career Team Lead for Sandia’s Incident Response; and Susanna Gordon, a seasoned Senior Manager with extensive experience in Reliability and Digital Assurance. They will share their personal experiences and insights on navigating pay disparities, overcoming leadership hurdles and the critical role of mentorship in their professional growth. This engaging discussion aims to shed light on the obstacles women face and inspire meaningful change within the industry.

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.

Elevating Women in Cyber Security: Addressing Pay Gaps, Leadership Challenges, and Mentorship Needs

Please join Seema Sangari and Elaine Doyle with Salesforce for a comprehensive webinar on Demystifying AI for Ops, where we will explore the components involved in setting up your development environment. We will examine how AI can be utilized to reduce manual tasks and transform your operations by automating repetitive activities, thereby improving efficiency and providing your team with valuable time. This session will cover the fundamentals, provide a high-level architectural overview and include a practical demonstration to help you get started with AI-Ops in your organization.

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.

Demystifying AI for Ops using Slack

Join Jo Justice with Leidos for a foundational webinar on "Cloud Security Essentials: Basic Concepts and Security Practices." This session is designed for cybersecurity professionals seeking to understand the core concepts and basic security measures necessary to secure cloud environments.

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.

Cloud Security Essentials: Basic Concepts and Security Practices

Join us for the webinar, "Trailblazing Security: Women Engineers from ServiceNow Leading the Charge," where a panel of accomplished women security engineers will share their insights, experiences and innovations in the cybersecurity field. Discover how they navigate challenges, drive change and contribute to securing the digital landscape. Whether you’re an aspiring cybersecurity professional or a seasoned expert, this session will offer valuable perspectives on leadership, technical expertise and the future of security. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the trailblazers shaping the future of cybersecurity at ServiceNow.

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.

Trailblazing Security: Women Engineers from ServiceNow Leading the Charge

Navigating Cyber Risks in the Networked Age: A Closer Look at LinkedIn's Approach to Risk Management and Business Impact," will explore the challenges of cybersecurity in today’s connected digital world. Presenters Shefali Mahajan, Anusha Nagarajan, Archal Swamy, Deyanira Garcia, and Rucha Deshpande will discuss how LinkedIn, as a leading professional networking platform, identifies and manages cyber risks that could affect its operations and users. Additional areas to be covered include discussion of challenges and best practices for large, networked organizations; valuable lessons for business in the digital economy; communicating risk to leadership to enable strategic decision making; and the broad effects of cyber risk on business continuity, reputation and user trust.

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 Cyber Risks in the Networked Age: A Deep Dive into LinkedIn's Risk Calculation and Business Impact

Meet the women behind some of SentinelOne's AI-powered cybersecurity product innovations. Gain exclusive insights into their journey from initial concept to final implementation. Our speaker will guide you through each phase, from ideation and engineering to product delivery.

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.

Experiences Working at the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity

Diversity and inclusion in the technology industry and workforce do not happen overnight. Hear from trailblazer Michele Guel, who helped pave the way for future generations of women to get involved in technology and cybersecurity. Learn how Michele’s career began, what the technology culture and landscape were like when she started in her career (the hurdles, hoops, and wins); and how to start and stay in cybersecurity, including today’s challenges and career outlook for women in the technology industry.

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