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COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, in partnership with ISC2, the world’s leading nonprofit organization for cybersecurity professionals, is pleased to announce the following WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in CybersecuritySM Certification Fall CampApplications for this innovative initiative, designed to support underrepresented populations in gaining access to cybersecurity education and certifications, open August 5, 2024.

The WiCyS+ ISC2 Fall Camp offers an entry-level certification, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), with no prerequisites or prior work experience required. This makes it accessible to IT professionals, career changers, college students, and high school students. The program enhances the learning experience with the power of community, mentoring, and incentives, making it much more than just a certification course.

The Spring Camp was a huge success, with over 100 women earning certifications. “As the cybersecurity talent gap continues to widen, it is critical to provide accessible education and certifications to underrepresented groups,” said Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS. “The Certified in Cybersecurity certification will help women and other underrepresented groups launch their cyber careers in an inclusive and supportive environment. We are confident the program will be immensely beneficial as they prepare to launch new careers.”

The WiCyS + ISC2 Fall Camp trains participants in five security domains: (1) security principles, (2) business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response concepts, (3) access control concepts, (4) network security and (5) security operations. The program runs from September 12 to October 12.

Participants will have access to ISC2’s online self-study training for CC, a WiCyS mentor, an ISC2 technical mentor, and open office hours to answer questions about the curriculum and troubleshoot any issues. The top three participants—based on exam scores, experience, and application essays—will receive scholarships to the 2025 WiCyS Annual Conference.

“The cybersecurity industry needs strong, well-trained professionals who can bring new perspectives, and Fall Camp will help facilitate that effort,” said Dwan Jones, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at ISC2. “Our program helps entry-level professionals gain the solid foundation in cybersecurity that employers seek and develop new skills they can apply in their daily work. Ultimately, these professionals will contribute to a robust and inclusive cybersecurity workforce, helping to address growing threats and making us all safer and more secure.”
Applications for the WiCyS+ ISC2 Certified in CybersecuritySM Certification Fall Camp are open until August 20th. Commitment forms will be mailed out August 29th – August 30th. For more information and to register, visit https://www.wicys.org/benefits/isc2-certified-in-cybersecurity-certification/.

About WiCyS
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj through a National Science Foundation grant given to Tennessee Tech University in 2013, WiCyS provides opportunities, training, events, and resources to its community and members. Strategic partners include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SentinelOne. Tier 2: Accenture, Adobe, DeVry University, JPMorgan Chase & Co., MITRE, Motorola Solutions, Navy Federal Credit Union, Workday. To partner, visit http://www.wicys.org/support/strategic-partnerships/

About ISC2
ISC2 is the world’s leading membership organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our more than 600,000 members, candidates and employees around the world are a force for good, protecting the way we live. Our award-winning certifications, including cybersecurity’s premier certification, the CISSP®, enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and capabilities at every stage of their career. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber ​​Safety and Education, helps expand access to cyber careers and educate the most vulnerable. Learn more and get involved at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.