Name: From Imposter to Expert: Overcoming Self-Doubt in Cybersecurity
Start: 2025-06-04T18:00:00Z
End: 2025-06-04T18:01:01.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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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.

The rise of quantum computing is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, putting classical cryptographic systems at risk. To stay ahead of this seismic shift, organizations must act now to prepare for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC), co-founded by MITRE, is leading the charge with a suite of publicly available tools designed to guide organizations of all sizes and security postures through this complex migration. From a comprehensive PQC migration roadmap to an adaptable inventory workbook, these resources are built to jumpstart adoption and tackle diverse operational challenges. 

Join The MITRE Corporation for an engaging talk that will explore these tools in detail, offering insights into how they can be customized to meet unique organizational needs and position your organization for success in the quantum age.

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 Post-Quantum Migration: Resources from the PQCC

Join us for an informational webinar about the WiCyS Professional Mentorship Program, designed to support members in building meaningful, career-focused relationships that foster growth, connection, and confidence.

During this session, we’ll walk through:
The structure and timeline of the 2025–2026 program
Expectations for mentors and mentees
New updates for this year, including separate tracks for professionals and aspiring professionals
What makes a strong application
Tips for getting the most out of the experience

Whether you’re considering applying as a mentor or mentee, or simply want to learn more, this webinar is a great place to start. We encourage you to bring your questions and participate in the Q&A.

Professional Mentorship Informational Webinar 2025-2026

Join us on July 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT for the official launch of Create Your Leading Edge, a 12-week leadership development program designed for mid-level women professionals in cybersecurity. This webinar will introduce you to the program's structure and your facilitator. We’ll review weekly expectations, including seminars, optional coaching sessions, curated content, and engagement in your private Slack channel. You’ll also learn about the commitment to full participation—cameras on, voices heard, and showing up fully for yourself and your peers. Most importantly, this session marks the beginning of your leadership journey within a supportive community built for growth. With over 50% of past participants earning promotions or raises within three months, this program is designed to spark meaningful career advancement. Your leading edge begins here—let’s get started!

Create Your Leading Edge Launch Webinar

Join WiCyS Strategic Partner Cisco to explore the pivotal government policies shaping the cybersecurity landscape. The webinar will provide an overview of emerging trends in AI public tenders, with a focus on the European Landscape. Cisco will also delve into the potential security challenges associated with the most widely adopted framework choices.

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.

Leveraging Chaos - Making (and selling) AI in Public Sector

Cybersecurity professionals are well aware of the digital threats children face, but how can they translate this expertise into meaningful action for non-technical audiences? This webinar with hosted by WiCyS Strategic Partner, Cisco, will focus on the importance of simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts to create child-friendly, approachable content that parents and educators can easily understand and apply. Attendees will learn strategies to communicate the dangers of the internet without overwhelming parents or creating fear. Instead, the session will emphasize how to equip parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to encourage safe online habits. The discussion will also explore the role cybersecurity professionals play in developing educational resources that are both accessible and impactful for non-expert audiences. Participants will leave with clear, actionable insights on how to make cybersecurity concepts more understandable, engaging, and reassuring for families. The goal is to extend cybersecurity awareness beyond the technical community, ensuring the internet becomes a safer space for everyone, especially children, through collaborative and informed efforts.

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.

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Parents and Children in Cybersecurity

Not all security careers are deeply technical—some are built on effective communication, empathy, and the ability to form strong, lasting partnerships. In this session, Catalina Michaela Toea, Manager of EMEA Security Enablement & Customer Audit at Adobe, demystifies the world of security beyond the technical. Drawing from her experience leading a customer-facing security team, Catalina will share why building trust is foundational to successful customer relationships—from the earliest stages of the sales cycle through the full customer journey. You’ll walk away with actionable insights into how transparency, thoughtful communication, and strategic engagement can strengthen relationships and build trust in your security organization. She’ll also cover practical techniques for identifying customer needs, asking the right questions, and staying ahead of industry trends—skills that are essential in today’s dynamic security landscape. 

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.

Building Customer Trust to Power Security Success

The Google Cybersecurity Program was developed to provide an understanding of the importance of cybersecurity practices and their impact on 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 format by WiCyS will include Technical Mentors to help students make great progress through the program. This is considered entry level, early career and does not require any prior experience in cybersecurity.

Google Cybersecurity Cohort Program Application: https://www.wicys.org/benefits/google-cybersecurity-certificate-program/  

All WiCyS Programs are free to WiCyS Members, to become a member please learn more here: https://www.wicys.org/benefits/

Google Cybersecurity Certificate Program Cohort

Join Ford for this webinar to understand why contact centers are vital for customer relationships and how the shift to cloud-based CCaaS introduces new cybersecurity challenges. We'll delve into threats like phishing and malware, emphasizing the need for robust authentication, data encryption, and regular security audits. Discover how a comprehensive strategy combining technology, access controls, employee training, and advanced threat monitoring is crucial for protecting sensitive customer data, preventing fraud, and ensuring regulatory compliance. We will also briefly touch upon how emerging technologies like blockchain and quantum computing are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, requiring organizations to adopt proactive and adaptive security measures. Cybersecurity is paramount in CCaaS, and this webinar will highlight best practices for continuous updates to your security strategy.

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.

Cyber Security in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)

Traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient in an age of increasing cyber threats, cloud-based infrastructures, and remote work. The Zero Trust security framework has emerged as a crucial approach to safeguarding digital assets by assuming that no entity—inside or outside the network, should be trusted by default.

Please join speakers from WiCyS Strategic Partner Ford for this session, which will outline the principles of Zero Trust and how they are relevant in the Digital Era.

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.

Introduction to Zero Trust: Why It Matters in the Digital Era

Join this webinar to learn more about the fourth annual Target Cyber Defense Challenge! The challenge will give WiCyS members hands-on experience and a taste of what it’s like to be on a cyber defense team. From tackling intel-driven scenarios to experiencing current threats in the landscape, this challenge will offer many learning opportunities for members to hone their cybersecurity skills. In this year’s challenge, you will play both the defender and threat actor roles during a tech company takeover where someone is Burrowing in the Business. This engaging program is for WiCyS members to dive in, gain new learning experiences, network with an inclusive cohort of peers, work one-on-one with the Target cybersecurity team, and explore what incident response, threat detection, and threat intelligence are all about.

WiCyS Cyber Defense Challenge Made Possible By Target

Join Lockheed Martin for an insightful webinar on AI/Machine Learning in Cyber. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a disruptive technology; it transforms the way we work, play, and interact with each other. It also impacts cybersecurity. Not too long ago, many cybersecurity tasks were performed by human operators. Today, some of the tedious tasks can now be performed by AI models, or at least, simplified by them. This webinar will examine some of the cyber AI use cases in our industry today and explain how AI can make our infrastructure or systems more resilient from disastrous cyber attacks or data breaches.

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/Machine Learning in Cyber with Lockheed Martin

Digital transformation sprouted new relationships between the security teams and the stakeholders, or the customers, of security. In the new Decentralized Security model, Security departments must transition from the “Department of No” to an enabler for teams seeking innovation. Application architects and developers have become the focal point of the transformation journey as the security champions for their workloads. Security teams need to work backwards from their customers while speaking the language of both executives and the developers—communicating not just through the published standards and remediation guides, but through the risk-based Security Maturity Models aligned to the business outcomes. An upcoming webinar hosted by AWS, a WiCyS Strategic Partner, will delve into this crucial transition.

WiCyS is proud to allow members 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.

The Customers of Security: Working Backwards and Speaking Their Language

Join WiCyS strategic partner JP Morgan Chase & Co. for an empowering conversation featuring a distinguished panel of female leaders in the tech industry. Among them is Jaleesa Woods, a veteran who has successfully transitioned into a leadership role as a Lead Cybersecurity Architect.  Zarina Shariff will discuss how she applies lessons learned from her prior government career to her external engagements position while Katheryn Rosen will discuss the impact and responsibilities of leading Tech Risk Engagement. The session will be moderated by Quratulann (Annie) Jamshed who has diverse background from working in security operations center as analyst to working in the emerging technology space as security architect and now as a Cyber Risk Assurance Lead.

This session will explore what it means to lead with purpose, uplift others on their journey, and prioritize self-care in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity. Our speakers will share their unique experiences and success strategies, highlighting the values and skills they bring to their roles. They will also discuss the challenges of leadership and the importance of empowering others within the tech community.

Gain insights on effective leadership, mentorship, collaboration, and self-care for career success. Learn to cultivate inclusive, supportive environments for growth and resilience.

Be inspired by tech leadership trailblazers making a meaningful impact.

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.

Leading with Purpose: A Journey in Tech Leadership and Empowerment

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.

All participating WiCyS members will also receive a voucher to take their certification. You do not need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a demanding and rewarding field, one that opens limitless opportunities worldwide. Certified in Cybersecurity from ISC2 – the new entry-level certification from the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization known for the CISSP® — gives you the knowledge and skills you need to begin your first role ready for what’s next.

When you’re Certified in Cybersecurity, you’ll gain access to a wealth of career-building ISC2 member benefits and our global network of 350,000 certified members, associates, and candidates. Start your career with a certified advantage!

WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Spring Camp

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Christina McMahon, a cybersecurity leader at Vanguard, as she shares her personal journey of resilience and growth. In this engaging session, Christina will discuss strategies for overcoming failure, the importance of supportive leadership in fostering resilience, and her experiences with the empowering culture at Vanguard.

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.

The Gift of Failure: Turning Setbacks Into Success

Join WiCyS Strategic Partner, Arctic Wolf, for a special webinar featuring Meg Warren, a successful participant in their Intern Program. She will share insights into her experience with the program and discuss her career journey during her time at Arctic Wolf. Hear from Arctic Wolf’s Emerging Talent team on the value of intern and development program experiences in building relationships and your cyber skill set to cultivate your path into cybersecurity.

WiCyS is proud to allow members 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.

The Value of Internships in Setting Your Path in Cybersecurity

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

Join us for an empowering webinar designed to combat imposter syndrome and boost your confidence in cybersecurity and tech. Learn actionable strategies to recognize your value, leverage your skills, and build a strong professional presence. This session, brought to you by Adobe, aims to equip women with the tools they need to thrive in their careers.

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 Imposter to Expert: Overcoming Self-Doubt in Cybersecurity

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