Events

📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT | Virtual Event

Featured Speaker: Rosa Rowles, Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer LLC

Would you recognize a social engineering attack if you heard one?

Not every phishing attack comes through an email. Sometimes, it starts with a phone call designed to exploit our trust, emotions, and natural desire to help others.

Join WiCyS Florida for an engaging, interactive session with Rosa Rowles as we explore the psychology behind vishing (voice phishing) and how attackers use principles of influence to manipulate their targets into taking actions they normally wouldn't.

Throughout the session, attendees will learn how social engineers exploit human behavior, listen to real vishing calls, and participate in identifying the manipulation techniques being used. Rosa will also share practical strategies for recognizing suspicious calls, verifying requests, and defending against voice-based social engineering attacks.

Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, student, career changer, or simply interested in protecting yourself and others, this session offers valuable insights into the human side of cybersecurity.

💜 Open to everyone! WiCyS membership is not required.

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🌙 Brunch Bytes is staying up past its bedtime.

This October, WiCyS Florida is putting an after-hours spin on one of our favorite ways to connect.

Introducing Bytes After Dark! 💜

On Friday, October 2, WiCyS Florida members and friends across the state will come together for an evening of conversation, connection, and community as we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month in style.

Think of the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere you know from Brunch Bytes—just after dark. ✨

Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, student, career changer, educator, or ally, Bytes After Dark is an opportunity to:

🤝 Meet others in your local cybersecurity community
💬 Make new professional and personal connections
🔐 Kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month together
🌴 Connect with the larger WiCyS Florida community across the state

📅 Friday, October 2
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM local time
🌴 In-person gatherings across Florida

Pensacola: Coastal County Brewing

Boca Raton: Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

The WiCyS Annual Conference is headed to Denver in March 2027, and there are so many ways to be part of the experience beyond simply attending.

Join WiCyS Florida for Let’s Get Ready for WiCyS 2027!, a virtual panel conversation featuring members of our community who have experienced the WiCyS Conference from different perspectives: as speakers, speaker mentors, program committee members, volunteers, attendees, and more.

We’ll talk about:

🎤 Call for Presenters — What’s it like to submit, present, or participate in the program?

🎓 Scholarships — What opportunities are available to help you get to the conference?

🙋‍♀️ Volunteering — How can you get involved and give back while you're there?

💜 Conference 101 — What can you expect from a WiCyS Conference, especially if it’s your first one?

Most importantly, this is your chance to hear from people who’ve been there, learn from their experiences, and bring your own questions about WiCyS 2027!

📅 Wednesday, September 23

⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM ET | 6:00–7:00 PM CT

💻 Virtual

🌴 All are welcome!

This August, WiCyS Florida is celebrating an exciting milestone: five years of building community, creating opportunities, and empowering women in cybersecurity across Florida. 💜

To celebrate, we're inviting you to join us for a special virtual WiCyS Florida Community Chat & Celebration on August 26.

Together, we'll:

✨ Reflect on the milestones and memories that have shaped our affiliate

🤝 Celebrate the incredible community we've built together

💡 Share ideas and help shape the future of WiCyS Florida

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or recently joined our community, we'd love for you to be part of this special evening.

📅 Wednesday, August 26

⏰ 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central

💻 Virtual Event

What will the cybersecurity threat landscape look like in 2026? And how will AI change both the attacks we face and the defenses we rely on?

Join WiCyS Florida for our July virtual event featuring Rishika Akavaram and Jaclyn Sanchez:

🤖 AI and the 2026 Threatscape: Securing Innovation in the Age of Intelligent Adversaries

As organizations rapidly adopt AI technologies, threat actors are evolving just as quickly. From automated exploitation and data poisoning to deepfake phishing and adaptive malware, the next generation of cyber threats is already taking shape.

In this session, we'll explore:

🔹 How AI is transforming offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities

🔹 Emerging AI-driven and cloud-native threats expected to shape the 2026 threat landscape

🔹 AI-assisted threat hunting, behavior analytics, and autonomous response strategies

🔹 Practical approaches to strengthening resilience while enabling innovation

Through real-world examples and forward-looking insights, attendees will gain a better understanding of how to prepare for the future of cybersecurity in an increasingly AI-driven world.

📅 July 22

⏰ 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central

💻 Virtual Event