Black Women in Cybersecurity Initiative

Overview The Black Women in Cybersecurity Initiative (BWiC) is a new initiative to promote gender and racial equity in Tech by working to increase the number of Black women in Cybersecurity. In partnership with The Links, Incorporated, the Black Women in Cyber Initiative by OHUB works to advance the number and proportion of Black women in the field of cybersecurity. The initiative provides early exposure, expert-led training, employer-recognized certificates, and resources that will prepare women for the high-growth field of cybersecurity. Why Now? According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion dollars by 2025. Even as companies boost their digital security teams to stay safe online, there are still disproportionately fewer women and people of color in cybersecurity roles. This initiative provides women of color greater access to cybersecurity training, empowering them to be job-ready and become strong contributors to the field. The Masterclasses at Glance In BWiC’s masterclass series, we offer fresh perspectives on breaking into the field. No two professionals are alike, but there are a lot of guidelines and winning strategies that can help you to be successful. What skills and certifications are highly valued? What career paths can you pursue? These questions and many more will be answered during these sessions. Thu | November 16 | 6P ET Mari Galloway, MSIS, CISSP CEO & Founding Board Member | Women's Society of Cyberjutsu Mari is the CEO and a founding board member for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), one of the fastest growing 501(c)3 non-profit cybersecurity communities dedicated to bringing more women and girls to cyber. WSC provides its members with the resources and support required to enter and advance as cybersecurity professionals. Mari began her career with Accenture where she excelled as a Network Engineer. Mari is also the inaugural ISC2 Diversity Award winner for 2019. With over 14 years in Information Technology, 12 of which are in cybersecurity. Her experience spans network design and security architecture, risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and policy development across government and commercial industries. She holds a variety of technical and management certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CCNA, etc) as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Columbus State University and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Strayer University. Mari is also a published author and a Linkedin Learning author Mari is currently a resident of Las Vegas and is the CEO of a small bookkeeping and cyber consulting business. She is a published artist and regularly contributes content to security blogs and training companies across the country as well as an Adjunct Professor for UMGC and Linkedin Learning instructor. She also lends her time to various organizations as an award judge, mentor, and advisor. Outside of being a geek, Mari enjoys arts, puzzles, and legos! Michelle Hercules Founder & CEO | Hercules Innovative Technology Solutions Michelle Hercules is the Founder & CEO of Hercules Innovative Technology Solutions (HITS). Michelle launched Hercules Innovative Technology Solutions as a cybersecurity consulting and mentorship engagement company focused on creating technology pathways for success. Michelle is also a former Senior Information Technology Compliance & Privacy Program Manager and currently works in the Information Technology Workforce Development space where she is building out a comprehensive IT Workforce Upskilling framework and providing subject matter expertise in meeting cybersecurity regulatory mandates and industry best practice standards. Providing STEM mentorship and workforce development training are passions that she holds near and dear to her heart and she looks forward to sharing 20+ yrs of industry insight. Previous Speakers Crystal C. Grant, MSISA, CISM, GSLC Head of Information Security | LegalBadge As an experienced information security leader, with over 16 years of expertise in senior leadership roles, Crystal has a strong background in developing and implementing security solutions for Fortune 100 companies. With hands-on experience in both start-ups and established organizations across multiple industries - including fin-tech, technology security, e-commerce and education - she’ll be sharing her journey into the field and providing some behind-the-scenes tips on how to build and navigate the field. Jasmine Owens Information Security Audit and Compliance Specialist World Wide Technology Jasmine loves helping her community stay safe from cyber threats and believes that everyone has the opportunity to make a positive impact through cybersecurity. She currently works as an Information Security Audit and Compliance Specialist for World Wide Technology, while also giving back to the community through speaking engagements, participating on a cyber advisory

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