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WiCyS: Where the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersec HAPPENS – Lynn Dohm – BH24 #3

WiCyS works to provide unparalleled resources, training, mentorship, networking and job opportunities, and a vibrant international community; WiCyS empowers women to explore and excel in a field where their voices and talents have traditionally been underrepresented and unencouraged.

Resources: Website: wicys.org State of Inclusion Summary: https://www.wicys.org/initiatives/wicys-state-of-inclusion/

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Guest

Executive Director at Women in CyberSecurity

With over 25 years of organizational and leadership experience, Lynn is a prominent advocate for bridging the critical cybersecurity workforce gap through active involvement in grant-funded programs and nonprofits. Under her leadership, WiCyS has emerged as a leading example of how a collaborative multi-organizational approach can strengthen the cybersecurity workforce through initiatives, training programs, partnerships, and recruitment efforts. Passionate about leveraging diverse mindsets, skill sets and perspectives, Lynn has been recognized for her work in improving the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.

Host

Brainstem Hacker and InfoSec Enthusiast at Redacted

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