Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)

Today marks the end of an incredible journey for me as a mentor with the WiCyS Aspiring Professionals Mentorship Program 2026 and honestly, it gave me so much more than I ever expected to give. 🩵 To the incredible team at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) WiCyS Mid-Atlantic Affiliate and special thank you Hilary G. for building a platform that creates real, meaningful connections. Programs like this don't just support mentees. They remind mentors why we chose this field in the first place. Over the course of our sessions, my mentees and I worked through sessions on: 🔐 Career Foundations & Clarity in Cybersecurity 🗺️ Navigating Career Paths & Job Search Strategies 🎤 Communication, Teamwork & Professional Conversations 🎭 Mock Interviews & Behavioral Question Frameworks 🚀 Leadership, Professional Presence & Personal Branding But what I will remember most isn't the slides or the frameworks - It's my mentees. They are sharp. They are confident. They show up prepared, they ask great questions, and they know exactly what they are working toward. Watching them grow across every session has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. Mentoring gave me a different kind of strength and motivation — one that's hard to put into words. There is something deeply fulfilling about watching someone step into their potential. To anyone in cybersecurity considering mentorship - do it. You won't regret it. #WiCyS #WomenInCybersecurity #Mentorship #CybersecurityCareers #GivingBack #Mentor #CareerDevelopment #AspiringProfessionals #Leadership

The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) member benefits are significant. And we have data on their effectiveness: WiCyS members outperform peers by 14.5% in hard-skills assessment of 60 core cybersecurity competencies ( skillrex ), WiCyS members have 32% lower attrition rate ( FourOne Insights ) and ROI is to the tune of $71K per employee/per tenure just by partnering w/WiCyS alone (follow best practices and that ROI jumps to $127K)! The list goes on and on. So, don't leave member benefits on the table... create your WiCyS Edge with us this Wednesday, 4/22, during the WiCyS Virtual Conference, as Morgan Garland speaks on the area she's focused on most within the organization... MEMBER BENEFITS. ⚡ The WiCyS Edge: Turn Your Membership into Action ⚡ Your WiCyS membership is your strategic advantage—your WiCyS Edge—and we’re here to show you how to maximize its value. Join us for a fun, fast-paced session that breaks down the real ROI of belonging, powered by proven data. Learn exactly how to leverage the WiCyS ecosystem and the lifecycle of your career with our nonprofit organization. Don’t leave your benefits on the table—join Lynn Dohm and Morgan Garland to make the most of your membership. Register HERE before 5pm CT on Monday, 4/20: https://lnkd.in/gVqDEeb9 You'll have access to: ✨ New presenters, presentations, panels, and workshops 📚 Brand new, cutting-edge content (29 SESSIONS!) ⚡ Access to all sessions for 30-day post-production 💜 CPE/CEU credits available 📸 Keynotes from WiCyS 2026 🖥️ Career Fair (30 sponsors participating) Can't wait to see you LIVE... from EVERYWHERE soon! #womenincybersecurity #womenincyber #informationsecurity #infosec #cybersecurity #cybersecurityjobs #cyberjobs #cyber #womenintechnology #womenintech #leadershipdevelopment