Cyber Carnival Games (Online, Oct 1 - 31, 2020) To celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) and the critical role of Cyber Gaming in building a strong workforce, Katzcy Cyber Games has assembled a virtual festival filled with games of skill and chance, scheduled thrilling performances, and lined up activities and drawings that bring home the sights, smells, and tastes of the carnival.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (Online, Oct 1 - 31, 2020) Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Since its original inception under leadership from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), Cybersecurity Awareness Month has grown exponentially, reaching consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, educational institutions and young people across the nation. Now in its 17th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact co-led by NCSA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA).
How She Got There—Women in Healthcare IT (Online, Oct 6, 2020) Join us for an open and honest hour-long conversation with influential women in healthcare information and technology who are leading the way to a more diverse and enriched community. Gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities that these female executives have experienced as they have navigated their careers. Learn from them how they are leading their organizations to digitally transform and serve their patients in more effective ways. Discover how they see the healthcare ecosystem evolving to achieve more diversity and balance in the workforce.
Annual AWSN Women in Security Awards (Melbourne, Australia, Oct 13, 2020) Our aim is to raise the profile of the Australian IT Security, Cyber, Protective Security and Resilience industry to inspire young women and men to consider a career in this sector. We do this by honouring their accomplishments, value, and contributions to the Australian market and giving the recognition they deserve.
Security Frenemies: Red & Blue Boosting Each Other (Online, Oct 15, 2020) Join WISP and Google for a seminar and learn how red and blue teams approach a security incident! Matt Linton, a member of Google's Detection and Response team and Niru Ragupathy, a member of Google's Offensive Security team pair up to showcase how red and blue teamers can learn from each other. They walk through a hypothetical attack from start to finish, at each step switching between the point of view of Attackers and Defenders to highlight what each side sees and does. Showcasing what makes each side rewarding and fun. Registrant's will be emailed the meeting link the day before the event.
Rising Leaders Forum - EWF Virtual Workshop (Online, Oct 19, 2020) Announcing for the first time an opportunity for all millennial women in InfoSec, Privacy, and Risk to attend the Executive Women's Forum Rising Leaders Forum Virtual Workshop. If you cannot participate in the entire EWF Conference, we are opening up registration for just the Rising Leader Forum Workshop on Monday, October 19, from 11:00 am-1:45 pm ET for all millennials (born 1980-2000).
Hacker Halted (Online, Oct 19 - 23, 2020) Hacker Halted is a global series of computer and information security conferences presented by EC-Council. The objective of the hacker halted conferences is to raise international awareness towards increased education and ethics in IT security.
2020 Executive Women's Forum Conference (Online, Oct 20 - 22, 2020) The Executive Women's Forum (EWF) Conference provides the most comprehensive and unbiased overview of the current industry landscape for executive women business decision-makers and practitioners.
#sharethemicincyber (Online, Oct 23, 2020) In response to anti-black racism and the deaths of countless black people, the country and the world are standing up against systemic racism. Many in the cybersecurity community have been searching for ways to amplify the voices of black and brown practitioners in the national security/foreign policy space. Inspired by the #ShareTheMic campaign on Instagram, Camille Stewart (@CamilleEsq on Twitter) and Lauren Zabierek (@LZXDC on Twitter) have teamed up to launch the #ShareTheMicInCyber Twitter campaign. On June 26, 2020, prominent members of the cybersecurity community spent the day tweeting about Black cybersecurity practitioners. This campaign has started a movement that continues to grow! We're excited to host part two of this campaign on October 23, 2020 in celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
13th Annual Women Tech Awards (Lehi, UT, USA, Oct 28, 2020) By elevating the accomplishments of these women, the awards provide a platform that builds, extends and amplifies the positive and remarkable talent in technology. The 2020 finalists come from different roles and companies, showcasing the unlimited opportunities in technology.
Global Summit for Women in Tech, Law & Policy (Online, Nov 4 - 6, 2020) Over the course of this week, we will host a combination of on-demand and live sessions featuring women leaders in tech, law and policy. Each day will also include live networking opportunities and virtual activities to allow attendees to get to know each other socially. For more details, click the link below!
Day of Shecurity (Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Nov 6, 2020) A one-day conference advocating the inclusion of women & diversification of cybersecurity
She Summit (Online, Nov 9 - 13, 2020) Since 2012, S.H.E. Summit has been connecting, educating and activating new generation of leaders--and celebrated for our innovative and holistic approach. Women, men and all attendees will depart with replenished energy, personal breakthroughs, clearer vision, and powerful tools to propel your success on an organizational and personal level for 2021 and beyond.
National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week (Online, Nov 9 - 14, 2020) Take out your digital devices and join others in sharing your short videos, pictures, or stories on social media about what you love most about #mycyberjob. Throughout the week we are challenging those who work in cybersecurity to reflect on their own workforce experiences. Help spread cybersecurity career awareness by participating in our #mycyberjob challenge. Share at least one reason you love your job in cybersecurity each day of the week between November 9-14th. We can’t wait to see your posts! Make sure to include the hashtag: #mycyberjob.
Vogue Codes Summit (Online, Nov 10 - 11, 2020) Technology touches more roles and careers than ever before and continues to open up new areas of opportunity. The 2020 Vogue Codes Summit will explore technology as a force for good, how to create a culture of inclusion, and career-defining moments from top Australian business women.
