Hack The Halls: A Cyber Celebration! Only a few tickets left! Join us for the cyber security community social event of the year! Close out the year by joining a fun evening of socializing with local security community professionals and enthusiasts! Date: December 5, 2024 Time: 6:00PM - 12:00AM Location: BREWHALL (97 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver) Event Highlights: -Network with like-minded cyber security professionals and enthusiasts with affiliations to local communities -Learn how to get involved with the community (become a member, volunteer, board member, or attend events and workshops!) -Hacker Jeopardy -Canapés and a couple drink tickets will be provided. Hosted by: VanCitySec Mainland Advanced Research Society ISACA Vancouver Chapter SheLeadsTechVancouver DC604 WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate OWASP Vancouver Chapter In Collaboration with: Abnormal Security
WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate
Computer and Network Security
Calgary, Alberta 1,316 followers
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada Affiliate is dedicated to bringing women in cybersecurity together!
About us
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Western Canada Affiliate is dedicated to bringing women in cybersecurity together to share knowledge and experience through networking, education and mentoring. WiCyS Western Canada is an affiliate of WiCyS (Global). Western Canada Affiliate was founded on March 1, 2021, with approval from WiCyS Global Board of Directors. Our mission is to create a community for all women who work in cybersecurity, have a desire to work in this space, or are avid supporters by encouraging participation in our events. WiCyS Global’s core mission of recruiting, retaining and advancing women in the field of cybersecurity, at all levels, is accomplished through worldwide volunteer membership organizations. Our vision is to inspire women in Western Canada to use their voice, to break barriers, and impact the cybersecurity industry. Check out our Instagram page @wicys_westerncanada or write to us at wicyswesterncanada@wicys.org
- Industry
- Computer and Network Security
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Support women and Cyber Security
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Calgary, Alberta, CA
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Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
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Edmonton, Alberta, CA
Employees at WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate
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WiCyS Holiday Celebration - Calgary Join us for a festive WiCyS Holiday Celebration in Calgary, filled with networking and seasonal cheer! Where 524 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2R 1L1, Canada When Wed, 4 Dec 2024 at 7:00 PM
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This is a great opportunity to gain an API security certificate! See details below.
Security Engineer @Bell Canada | Board Director @ISACA |Former Security Consultant @PWC and OPTIV | Speaker @Bsides Vancouver, @Bsides Calgary, @Bsides Edmonton, @Isaca Vancouver @VIPSS 2022, 2024 @InnovateWest 2024
🚨 𝐀𝐏𝐈 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 in #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth 🚨 Hey LinkedIn fam! 🌟 Did you know that 83% of all internet traffic is API traffic? With businesses relying more than ever on APIs to exchange sensitive data, securing APIs is not just important—it’s essential! 🔐 Cyber threats targeting APIs are on the rise, leading to data breaches, service disruptions, and financial losses. As part of this incredible LinkedIn community, we need to stay ahead of these challenges together! 💪 That’s why I’m super excited to offer a GIVEAWAY of 5 Certified API Security Analyst Exam Vouchers from APIsec University 🎓💥 This certification is an industry-recognized credential that validates your API security skills—perfect for anyone serious about safeguarding their APIs. 🌐🛡️ ✨ How YOU can win ✨: 1. #Comment on this post and share why API security matters to you. 💬 2. Share this #post with your network to spread the word. 🔗 3. #Repost 🔄 4. Follow APIsec APIsec University 👣 📲. This is my way of giving back to the LinkedIn community by helping 5 of you earn the Certified API Security Analyst Exam certification. The winners will be selected randomly from those who complete the steps above! 🎉🙌 Join me in learning from APIsec University and bolstering our defense against #API vulnerabilities. Let’s grow, share, and secure the future of #APIs—together. 🌍✨ Winners will be announced on: 17 October 📅 Good luck to everyone, and thank you for being part of this inspiring LinkedIn community! 🍀💙 Thanks Dan Barahona for providing the #vouchers. Dan Barahona Corey J. Ball Harsh Modi Shelby Matthews Ads Dawson OWASP® Foundation #LinkedInCommunity #CyberSecurity #APISecurity #Giveaway #CertifiedAPISecurityAnalyst #APISECUniversity #APISec #Tech #CyberSec #CloudSecurity #APIProtection #SkillUpgrade
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#Vancouver community! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to network and learn on Nov 30 organized by Google Developer Groups (GDG) Burnaby. RSVP below: https://lu.ma/64wdj2yk Vaishnavi Venkata Subramanian, Aarti Gadhia, Mrigakshi Goel, KHRISTINE CARIÑO, DMD, PHD, Penny Longman, Mae Coulson
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#Vancouver #Calgary - check out this job opportunity.
#JobOpportunity: Check out this job at Teck Resources Limited. There are 2 different positions - check out their website. https://lnkd.in/gNRA-Vce Martin Kyle, WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate
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🌟 **Event Recap: Above the Fray, Beyond Balance** 🌟 Our recent "Above the Fray, Beyond Balance" event at EY Vancouver gathered women and allies in cybersecurity to discuss balancing career and family life. Thank you to the speakers and panelists for sharing their experiences and shedding light on these important conversations. We left feeling empowered to foster more supportive, inclusive environments. Special shoutout Penny Longman, Tara Glaim, Flavia Mpagi, Golnaz Elahi Aarti Gadhia Mrigakshi Goel Mae Coulson and everyone involved in making this event a success—from the dedicated organizers to those behind the scenes, and of course, our amazing panelists and moderator who bravely shared their experiences. These women, and many more, are leading the way for more open, supportive conversations in cybersecurity. 🙌 #Cybersecurity #WomenInCyber #WICyS #WICySWesternCanadaAffiliate #WorkLifeBalance #InclusiveCommunity #Support #Vancouver #EventsInVancouver Hyma Pandyaram Pooja Shah Juanita DeSouza-Huletey PMP Mae Coulson Danielle Robbins Neha Tholar Sridevi Sadhineni, Chantel Duplantie
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🌟 What an incredible two days at the BSides Edmonton Conference! 🌟 We had the privilege of engaging with insightful speakers, attending knowledge-packed sessions, and connecting with so many talented individuals in the cybersecurity space. 🙌 A huge thank you to BSides Edmonton for their exceptional support in promoting WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate by providing us with a booth and a panel opportunity. Your commitment to empowering the cybersecurity community is truly inspiring! 💡 Special recognition to the amazing organizers and volunteers: Damilola Innomesanghan, Simrandeep Singh, Nora Njepuome, Ibukunoluwa Awoderu, Manisha Ahir, Adedolapo Awoderu, Halimah Abdullah – your dedication made this event a success. 👏 We also enjoyed collaborating with ISC2, expanding our network and sharing valuable insights. We're excited about the potential of these new connections to strengthen the cybersecurity community. 💪 Here’s to continued learning, collaboration, and empowering each other. 🚀 Hyma Pandyaram Pooja Shah Penny Longman Aarti Gadhia Juanita DeSouza-Huletey Mae Coulson Danielle Robbins Mrigakshi Goel Neha Tholar Sridevi Sadhineni, Chantel Duplantie Krysthel C. #BSidesEdmonton #WiCySWesternCanada #Cybersecurity #WomenInTech #Collaboration #Community #WiCYS
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🚀 Day 1 at BSides Edmonton with WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate! 🚀 What an exciting start to the conference! 🎉 Today, we hosted a dynamic panel discussion on "securing buy-in for security budgets". It was well-attended and sparked valuable conversations about key insights like knowing your business, focusing on risk, starting slow, and understanding the risk transference in our cybersecurity initiatives. A huge thank you to our insightful panelists Suliha, Sara, Chantel and our engaging moderator Sridevi for facilitating such a thought-provoking discussion! 💼🔐 We also had the pleasure of engaging with many enthusiastic attendees at our WiCyS booth! Connecting with individuals passionate about advancing women in cybersecurity and sharing insights was truly inspiring. 💬💡 A big thank you to everyone who joined us today! We look forward to more insightful discussions and connections as the conference continues. Stay tuned for updates! 🙌 #WiCyS #WiCySWesternCanada #BsidesEdmonton #Cybersecurity #SecurityBudget #WomenInCybersecurity #Networking #CyberCommunity Hyma Pandyaram Pooja Shah Penny Longman Aarti Gadhia Juanita DeSouza-Huletey Mae Coulson Danielle Robbins Mrigakshi Goel Neha Tholar
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Only 10 seats left for our event on Wed Sept 25. Thank you to our sponsor EY Vancouver for hosting and sponsoring food and drinks! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/g7nnQMdi Penny Longman, Tara Glaim, Flavia Mpagi, ACII, CISSP, CIPP/C, CDPSE, Golnaz Elahi Aarti Gadhia