WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate

Are you a leader in the Tech Industry? Join us at this joint session with SheLeadsTechVancouver next week to both hear how other leaders are enabling Women in Tech, but also contribute to the discussion. The evening will start with some networking, followed by a panel featuring Alex MacLennan, Heather Black, Kevin Loken and Andrea Basco, all of whom are experienced leaders with a strong commitment to moving the needle on female representation in tech leadership. After the panel, we're looking forward to an interactive session with the audience, discussing and sharing ideas. It's going to be a great gathering of leaders, get your tickets soon, link in the comments!

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

🌟 Event Announcement 🌟 "Building the Pipeline: Enabling and Supporting the Next Generation of Female Tech Leaders" 🗓 Date: Thursday, November 14  🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM  🌐 Location: Microsoft Office   👉 Event Registration: https://lu.ma/5ei89v1q About the Event: Join us for an inspiring evening focused on empowering the next generation of female tech leaders. Hear from industry experts as they share insights on building supportive environments, creating opportunities, allyship, and encouraging women to take on leadership roles in technology. Featured Panelist: 👩💼 Andrea Basco , Senior Technology Executive Andrea Basco, a respected leader in the tech industry, will be sharing her experiences, insights, and advice on how we can support and empower female professionals on their journey to leadership roles. Her story serves as a source of inspiration for those looking to break barriers and drive innovation in the tech world. Also joining Andrea is: - Kevin Loken, Head of Tools & Technology, EA - Heather Black, Regional VP, Palo Alto - Alex MacLennan, Assistant Deputy Minister and CTO, Enterprise Services, OCIO, Citizen Services of BC - Penny Longman, Director Security Assurance Services, Kyndryl Event Highlights: - Hear from industry leaders about the importance of building a robust pipeline of female tech leaders. - Learn how organizations can provide the necessary support systems for women in technology. - Network with like-minded professionals who are passionate about fostering diversity in the tech industry. Hosted by: - ISACA Vancouver Chapter SheLeadsTech - WiCyS Western Canada Affiliate In Collaboration with: - Microsoft - Palo Alto Networks - Vancouver Community College (VCC) 📅 Mark your calendar for this powerful session and take part in shaping the future of women in tech leadership.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! #ISACA, #ISACAVancouverSheLeadsTech, #Allyship Mary Carmichael CPA CMA, CISM, CISA, CRISC, PRSOCI, Rossilyne Tan, Thaïs Ramos, Nick Maltchev, Brenda Dhillon, ERIC DAMPSON,CEH,PMP,CISA,CISM,CRISC,CCNA,CISSP, CIPM, Anthony Green, Augustine Wong, Janice Scott, Simon Chu, CA, CPA, CISA, Smayan Daruka, Daina McFarlane, Darren Yung, Ashief Ahmed, CISSP, ISSMP, CCSP, SSCP, CEH, CC, ITIL, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CDPSE, CCSK

This is a great opportunity to gain an API security certificate! See details below.

This is a great opportunity to gain an API security certificate! See details below.

#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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🌟 **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

🌟 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

🚀 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