Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland

Who’s cutting onions?? What an amazing year it’s been for our affiliate. We don’t need to say much more apart from a huge thank you to our partners, supporters and members this year. A special thanks to our team Zoe Mackenzie, Laura Wellstead, Laure Isabelle Lydon (MSc), Katherine Hutton, Mollie C., Jennifer Cox, Saja Aljulaud, Sonakshi Kashkari, Yochana Henderson MBE, Claire Harratt, Valentina Coppola Gomes dos Santos, Angel Rose, Diana M., Zeinab Mohammed, Jasjit Deol Our partners and sponsors Rob Black UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge, Richard Beck QA Ltd, Charlee-Ben Ryman Lottie MacCallum Trident Search, Kunjal Tanna Laura Reilly LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment, Tim Ward Think Cyber Security Ltd Our media partners Dixit Patel UK Cyber Week, Blackhat Europe, Beth Maundrill InfoSecurity Magazine, Cyber Security Summit Ireland, Neil Coshan Cyber Pathways, Woubet Mekonnen Cloud & Cyber Security Expo London, Michaela Jeffery-Morrison Women of Silicon Roundabout, Sophie Powell Jenny M. Cyber Women Groups C.I.C, UKSec Summit, Rachael Shattock Eleanor Dallaway International Cyber Expo And of course to Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Global who make this all possible by giving us the framework to thrive in the UK and Ireland! Lynn Dohm, Michele Tomasic, Jaclyn Justice

Say dia dhuit to your new WiCyS Ireland team! ☘️ The rapid expansion of team WiCyS UKI over the last year means that we have some very exciting news... we now have a WiCyS Ireland branch! Introducing... 🌟 Jennifer Cox, Director for Ireland 🌟 Ketki Jakatdar, Academic Lead for Ireland 🌟 Sudha E., Early Careers Lead for Ireland 🌟 Muskan Mangla, Advancement Lead for Ireland 🌟 Agata Crowley, Community Lead 🌟 Aisling Sheridan, Partnerships Lead for Ireland 🌟 Glenda Deveney, Ambassador With the combined energy, passion and innovation that these incredible ladies will bring, there's no telling what the new Irish branch of WiCyS will achieve this year... we're so excited! We have our final 3 WiCyS UKI teams to introduce you to next week - stay tuned!🥳 Lynn Dohm, Laura Reilly, Saja Aljulaud, CISSP, Zoe Mackenzie, Julie Osborne, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WomeninCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #DEI #WomeninCyber

Come and reach for the stars with the WiCyS UKI Advancement Team!📈 The Advancement team will be dedicated to creating opportunities and resources to help advance the careers of women in cyber and helping our members excel and shine in the coming chapters of their careers. Introducing... ⭐ Alexandra J., Head of Advancement ⭐ Emma Fang, Executive Lead ⭐ Dr Saritha Arunkumar, Executive Lead ⭐ Rachael Coull, Executive Lead for Scotland ⭐ Diana M., Ambassador ⭐ Sophie Dean, Ambassador ⭐ Muskan Mangla, Advancement Lead for Ireland Keep an eye out for all of the wonderful initiatives the team have planned to help our members advance into the next stages of their careers! We can't wait for you to meet full 2024 leadership team very soon. Stay tuned for updates, coming your way soon!🥳 Lynn Dohm Laura Reilly Zoe Mackenzie Julie Osborne Saja Aljulaud, CISSP Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WomeninCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #DEI #WomeninCyber

New week, new meet and greet... it's time to meet the WiCyS UKI Community Team!👯♀️ The Community Team will be working hard on fostering an active online and in-person community of friends and allies, and collaborating with other DEI communities in cyber. They'll also ensure that all memberships run smoothly, and that all of our exciting updates are effectively communicated and marketed to you, keeping you fully up to date! Say hello to... ⭐ Saja Aljulaud, CISSP, Head of Community ⭐ Laura Reilly, Marketing Lead ⭐ Zeinab Mohammed, DEI Liaison ⭐ Nicola Currall, Membership Lead ⭐ Jasjit Deol, Ambassador ⭐ Valentina Coppola Gomes dos Santos, Ambassador ⭐ Kathryn Hockman, Ambassador ⭐ Céline P., CISSP MBCS, Ambassador ⭐ Helen Ridley, Ambassador ⭐ Agata Crowley, Community Lead for Ireland Very exciting times for WiCyS UKI members - stay tuned for lots of exciting opportunities and updates from the Community Team! We can't wait for you to meet full 2024 leadership team very soon. Stay tuned for further updates!🥳 Lynn Dohm Zoe Mackenzie Julie Osborne Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WomeninCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #DEI #WomeninCyber

Introducing the incredible Early Careers Team, here at WiCyS UKI!💼 Together, these amazing ladies are working to ensure all those who are in the early stages of their career have access to the resources they need to develop and shine. Meet... ⭐ Claire Harratt, Head of Early Careers ⭐ Rachel Hulme CISM, Opportunities Lead ⭐ Sabiha Khan, Employability Lead ⭐ Funke Omolere CISM, CRISC, CIPM, Training Lead ⭐ Yochana Henderson MBE, Ambassador ⭐ Anastasia Grunina, Ambassador ⭐ Rashmi Joshi, Ambassador ⭐ Johnsey John, Ambassador ⭐ Sudha E., Early Careers Lead for Ireland Watch this space to see all of the wonderful things they'll provide for early careers over the coming months! We can't wait for you to meet full 2024 leadership team very soon. Stay tuned for updates on each of the new teams!🥳 Lynn Dohm Laura Reilly Zoe Mackenzie Julie Osborne Saja Aljulaud, CISSP Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WomeninCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #DEI #WomeninCyber

We are thrilled to introduce the brilliant minds behind the academic team of WiCyS UKI!🎓 These exceptional individuals are dedicated to fostering a valuable, vibrant community for cyber security students across the UK and Ireland. Say hello to... ⭐ Julie Osborne, Vice President ⭐ iuliana Silvasan, PhD, Head of Academic ⭐ Angel Rose, Ambassador ⭐ Devika Menon, Ambassador ⭐ Bettina Mavrommatis, Ambassador ⭐ Sabina Bucur, Ambassador ⭐ Ketki Jakatdar, Academic Lead for Ireland We can't wait to see what they'll achieve over the coming months - watch this space!👀 Stay tuned for updates on each of the new teams! We can't wait for you to meet full 2024 leadership team very soon!🥳 Lynn Dohm Laura Reilly Zoe Mackenzie Saja Aljulaud, CISSP Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WomeninCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #DEI #WomeninCyber

Meet your 2024 WiCyS UKI Leadership Team!👋 With our rapid, incredible expansion from 14 to 53, there's never been a more exciting time here at WiCyS UKI. Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing you to your 2024 Leadership Team, giving you the chance to learn who's representing you and what exactly they'll be doing for you. Today, we're kicking things off with our 2024 Board! Meet... 🌟 Zoe Mackenzie, President 🌟 Julie Osborne, Vice President 🌟 Sonakshi Kashkari, Secretary 🌟 Saja Aljulaud, CISSP, Treasurer 🌟 Jennifer Cox, Director for Ireland 🌟 Laure Isabelle Lydon (MSc), Chief Advisor 🌟 Katherine Hutton, Chief Advisor 🌟 Mollie C., Chief Advisor 🌟 Natasha Harley, Chief Advisor We're incredibly lucky to be led and inspired by such an incredible group of ladies and benefit from their extensive expertise, passion and new ideas. Stay tuned for updates on each of the new teams! We can't wait for you to meet full 2024 leadership team very soon!🥳 Lynn Dohm Laura Reilly Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WomeninCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #InformationSecurity #DEI #WomeninCyber

Exciting Changes at Women in Cyber Security UK and I! We are thrilled to announce some major updates within our organization. Our team has grown from 14 dedicated volunteers to an incredible 53 passionate individuals, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives to the table. To better support our mission and community, we have introduced a few new sections and expanded our existing ones: 🇮🇪 Ireland 🌟 Community 🤝 Partnership 📚 Academic 🌱 Early Career 🚀 Advancement 🌍 Regions 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland Stay tuned as we introduce the amazing new members in each of these teams over the coming days. We are excited about the fresh ideas and energy they bring to our organization, and we can't wait for you to meet them! 🙌 Join us in welcoming our new team members and celebrating this exciting new chapter for Women in Cyber Security UK and I. #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WiCySUKICyberQueens, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), Lynn Dohm, Zoe Mackenzie, Julie Osborne, Saja Aljulaud, CISSP

We had an amazing time at Infosecurity Europe! Huge thanks to Infosecurity Magazine for partnering with us on the eighth annual Women in Cybersecurity event. It was a fantastic afternoon celebrating and empowering women in our industry. Special shoutout to our wonderful host, Beth Maundrill, the inspiring Keynote Speaker, Stephanie Hare, and to all the incredible women on the panel Julie Osborne, Anna Pobletts, Prajna R. ✨ Our panel discussion was a hit, with topics ranging from identifying key skills to building personal brands and empowering women through mentorship. 💪🌟 A special thanks to our WiCyS UK I team (Danu S., Julie Osborne, Sabina Bucur, Funke Omolere CISM, CRISC, CIPM, Jess Matthews, Claire Harratt, Laure Isabelle Lydon (MSc), Saja Aljulaud, CISSP) who were there at the stand. Your support and dedication are invaluable! And a big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand! 🙌 We loved meeting you all and look forward to seeing you at future events. #infoseceurope #WiCyS #WiCySUKI #WiCySUKICyberQueens Zoe Mackenzie, Lynn Dohm, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)

The panel has just started at Infosecurity Europe , and we're excited to be a part of it! 😍😍😍😍 Join us for insightful discussions on the Skills ans Strategies for your Success in Cybersecurity now at the Keynote Stage 💕👏🏼 #InfosecEurope #CyberSecurity #PanelDiscussion #WiCySUkI #WiCySCyberQueens Zoe Mackenzie Julie Osborne Saja Aljulaud, CISSP Lynn Dohm Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)