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UPCOMING EVENTS
MONTHLY SOCIAL
🌞Join us for our monthly WiCyS Austin social meetup — a casual gathering designed for folks to connect, exchange insights, and build community. Grab a snack, network with others, and share your ideas with your affiliate board members on how WiCyS Austin can better support you.
When: October 18, 2025 - 9:00-11:00AM (Third Saturday of every month)
Where: 109 Jacob Fontaine Ln suite 600, Austin, TX 78752
PREVIOUS EVENTS
HACKING 101
HACKING 101
🥊 Don’t miss this chance to skill up, connect, and break things (safely).
We’re teaming up with Bugcrowd and one of their top hackers to host a hands-on hacking workshop with Women In CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin! 🔐⚡ Dive into real-world skills like web app testing, exploit techniques, and vulnerability discovery—while connecting with our local cybersecurity community.
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 6PM - 730PM
Where: ACC Rio Grande, 1218 West Ave. Room 3328, Austin, TX 78701
THE ART OF THE TABLETOP
THE ART OF THE TABLETOP
Sculpting Incident Response Exercises with MITRE ATT&ACK
Join WiCyS Austin and Christina Barker as we learn how to build custom IR drills using MITRE ATT&ACK. Discover how to identify vulnerabilites, map attacks, and reverse engineer potential IOCs into actionable scenarios. Leave with the knowledge to create engaging exercises that truly strengthen your incident response program. All levels welcome to attend!
Christina is the Senior Manager of the Global Cyber Defense Team at Celonis, Inc., where she manages a global SOC responsible for all security monitoring and incident response.
When: Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 6PM - 730PM
Where: ACC Rio Grande, 1218 West Ave. Room 3328, Austin, TX 78701
DIGITAL FIRST RESPONDERS
Women In CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin and Jennifer Schieferle Uhlenbrock present Digital First Responders - Fixing Patient Safety Gaps with AI!
As a co-founder of Provisio Insights LLC and the VP of Finance & Sponsorship for WiCyS Austin, Jen combines two decades of nursing experience with cybersecurity expertise. Learn more about how AI-powered triage, biometrics, and AI-driven simulation labs can positively impact patient safety, reduce wait times, and decrease error rates!
When: July 23, 2025 - 6:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Center for Government and Civic Service, Room 3328
Austin Community College
1218 West Ave., Austin, Texas 78701
MONTHLY SOCIAL
🌞Join us for our monthly WiCyS Austin social meetup — a casual gathering designed for folks to connect, exchange insights, and build community. Grab a snack, network with others, and share your ideas with your affiliate board members on how WiCyS Austin can better support you.
When: Third Saturday of every month - 9:00-11:00AM
Where: Easy Tiger @ The Linc, 6406 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road #1100 Austin, TX 78752
Threat Hunting Workshop
Are you ready to improve your threat hunting and investigation skills?
Sumo Logic and Women In CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin are hosting Women of Cyber: Sumo Logic Threat Hunting Workshop!
🟠 Master your threat hunting skills.
🟠 Learn to quickly and efficiently investigate threats and conduct threat hunting exercises with expert-led workshops.
🟠 Acquire practical knowledge that you can apply right away, enhancing your expertise and helping safeguard your organization.
When: June 2, 2025 - 6:00-8:30PM
Austin Cybersecurity Summit
👀 Save the date and join us for the 3rd Annual Austin Official Cybersecurity Summit, rated Top 5 InfoSec Conference Worldwide, held on Thursday, May 22 at the JW Marriott Austin.
📌The Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin affiliate is a proud partner of this event & for a limited time has secured exclusive complimentary admission for our network!
⚡Network with renowned subject matter experts and thought leaders.
⚡Learn from companies who will discuss the latest security threats, best cyber hygiene practices, and innovative solutions to protect your business.
⚡Past companies have included IBM Security, Check Point, Exabeam and more.
What: Austin Cybersecurity Summit
When: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 - 7:30AM to 6:30PM
Your Network is your "Net Worth"
📢Women In CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Austin is excited to partner with Michael Morgan, PMP, author of "The Power of Networking" to share proven strategies for building meaningful relationships.
🍀We'll be drawing for 5 FREE copies of the "Power of Networking!"
🫱🏼🫲🏼Unlock new opportunities for career and personal growth – register today.
What: Your Network is your "Net Worth"
When: Monday, April 28th, 2025 - 7-8PM
"HIKE" and TALK
🌳Join WiCyS Austin for a jaunt on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail in central Austin! This will be a continuation of our monthly socials - casual and informal networking opportunities, as well as a chance for you to let your affiliate board members know how WiCyS Austin can better serve you. Please refer to directions on Eventbrite - we'll plan to depart at 9:10AM.
What: "Hike" and Talk 🥾
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 9AM - 11AM
Virtual CISO Panel
💡 Looking for insights about navigating and advancing in cybersecurity?
This CISO Panel hosted by the WiCyS Austin affiliate, facilitated by Yaamini Barathi Mohan on Sunday, 03/30, highlights wisdom from four accomplished women in the field!
📍Watch the recording on YouTube here!
WiCyS Austin at InnoTech
📌Look for the WiCyS Austin booth and stop by to meet members at InnoTech Austin, held next to the University of Texas campus!
InnoTech Austin, the Technology and Security Conference, creates an environment where education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking and the latest technology and business solutions are all available specifically for IT professionals.
What: InnoTech Austin - IT Conference
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025
"HIKE" and TALK
Join WiCyS Austin for a jaunt on the Southern Walnut Creek Trail in central Austin! This will be a continuation of our monthly socials - casual and informal networking opportunities, as well as a chance for you to let your affiliate board members know how WiCyS Austin can better serve you. Please meet at the Govalle Pool entrance - we'll plan to depart at 9:10AM.
What: "Hike" and Talk
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 9AM - 11AM
CYBERSECURITY CAREER JOURNEYS PANEL
Join WiCyS Austin for an inspiring career panel and discussion focused on promoting women in cybersecurity. This event will feature leading female professionals who will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the field. Attendees will gain valuable insights, learn from industry experts, and explore opportunities to advance their careers in cybersecurity.
What: Careers Panel and Discussion/Q&A
When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30pm
SALARY NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP:
Advocating for Yourself in Your Career
Welcome to the Salary Negotiation Skills Workshop! Are you ready to level up your negotiation game? In this workshop, you will learn how to maximize your chances of negotiating your best job offer without leaving money on the table.
Aaron Thweatt, Executive Coach of Respark Coaching, has a highly specific background in HR and Compensation at multiple Fortune 500. He knows how companies think and make compensation decisions. With this insider knowledge gleaned well over a decade, he empowers women to use their voices to advocate for themselves in all aspects of their careers! Learn and Connect w/ Aaron: www.resparkcoaching.com
What: Salary Negotiation Workshop/Q&A
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm
Where: Virtual
STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING EVENT!
WICYS AUSTIN PRESENTS: SPEAKER SERIES
Call For Proposals/Participation now open!
WiCyS Austin is searching for local industry professionals who are willing to share their stories — the good, the bad, and the ugly — to inspire upcoming and like-minded cybersecurity professionals. If you are interested in an opportunity to speak or present, or have someone to recommend, please contact wicysaustin@wicys.org.
Take a peak at some of our previous events:
Have an idea for another event or a potential presenter? Email us as wicysaustin@wicys.org!
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