The stories shared here highlight the significant impact that other people can have on our careers. Whether it’s to encourage someone to take that next step, or inspire them to be their true selves, or call out discrimination. We cannot underestimate the impact of being an agent for change, and helping others in their security journey. We hope this eBook inspires you to take a leap in your own career and reach out to help others. Many stories are yet to be told, so join us in this celebration. Do you have a story you would like to share? Join the conversation on social platforms using #WomenInCybersecurity. In the meantime, here are some support and community groups we think are worth calling out.
A Cisco resource center with inspirational stories and information on how to boost your cybersecurity career. https://www.cisco.com/go/boostincybersecurity
This is a place for both men and women to "Help A Sister Up!" - it is rallying point and initiative to promote and support women in cybersecurity https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8622480/
A group to help train, involve, empower and mentor others who are looking to be mentored in cybersecurity https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8673525/
WiCyS is where the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity happens https://www.wicys.org
Helping individuals navigate their career in cybersecurity by sharing resources, mentoring, networking, and training https://cybersecmentorship.org
A community for women passionate about Information Security https://www.infosecgirls.in
Worldwide conference March 8t https://www.widsconference.org/conference.html
Aims to advance women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom https://www.womenintechnology.org
Promotes education to create awareness, excitement, and opportunities among girls and young women to launch successful STEM-related careers. https://www.stemforher.org/
Offers development and mentorship programs www.womcy.org