Women in cybersecurity to return to Washington DC to celebrate their contributions and successes across the industry.

Jun 23, 2022

Women in cybersecurity to return to Washington DC to celebrate their contributions and successes across the industry.

The CyberWire announced today the return of its annual Women In Cybersecurity Reception. Having paused the event during the pandemic, this popular event now returns, bringing together women from around the nation to celebrate their contributions and successes in the cybersecurity industry. The reception will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, with stunning views of the nation’s capital as the backdrop. This annual networking event unites women from varying points of the career spectrum with leaders from the private sector, academia, and government. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with one another, strengthen relationships, and build new ones. The reception also provides a forum for women looking to grow in their cybersecurity careers by connecting them with the technical and business professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.

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Women in cybersecurity to return to Washington DC to celebrate their contributions and successes across the industry.

Jun 23, 2022

Women in cybersecurity to return to Washington DC to celebrate their contributions and successes across the industry.

The CyberWire announced today the return of its annual Women In Cybersecurity Reception. Having paused the event during the pandemic, this popular event now returns, bringing together women from around the nation to celebrate their contributions and successes in the cybersecurity industry. The reception will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, with stunning views of the nation’s capital as the backdrop. This annual networking event unites women from varying points of the career spectrum with leaders from the private sector, academia, and government. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with one another, strengthen relationships, and build new ones. The reception also provides a forum for women looking to grow in their cybersecurity careers by connecting them with the technical and business professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.

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