WiCyS North Carolina Affiliate

A community of engagement, encouragement and support for women in cybersecurity.

We bring together women in cybersecurity across North Carolina — from academia, research and industry — to share knowledge, build connections and grow careers.

WiCyS North Carolina Affiliate logo Part of the national Women in CyberSecurity network
What we do

Serving women in cybersecurity across the North Carolina region

North Carolina WiCyS is a regional affiliate that shares the mission of WiCyS nationally, with a focus on the needs of women here in North Carolina. Our activities build community and support three goals.

Recruitment

Opening the door to cybersecurity for more women — students, career changers and new professionals.

Retention

A network of peers and mentors who keep each other engaged, encouraged and supported in the field.

Advancement

Knowledge-sharing, networking and mentoring that help women grow into leadership roles.

Get involved

Three ways to connect with the chapter

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Join us on Meetup

Our free Meetup group is the best way to hear about upcoming events in North Carolina.

Join the Meetup group →
02

Follow on LinkedIn

Get chapter news, event recaps and opportunities in your feed.

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Tell us you're interested

Fill out our short interest form and we'll be in touch about getting involved.

Open the interest form

Chapter membership is free. Full WiCyS national membership has dues and unlocks the complete set of benefits — community groups, career fairs, scholarships, speaking opportunities and more.

Our leadership

Meet our board & Community Ambassadors

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Noureen Njoroge
Noureen Njoroge
Chapter President & Co-Founder
CEO & Founder, NextPuzzleAI
Reena Maden
Reena Maden
Chapter Vice President & Co-Founder
Senior Solution Engineer, Cisco
Sphurthi Annamraju
Sphurthi Annamraju
Chapter Treasurer & Co-Founder
Cybersecurity Senior Manager, Security Risk Advisors
Kisha Turner
Kisha Turner
Chapter Secretary
AVP, Senior Security Engineer, Wells Fargo
Lisa Bradley
Lisa Bradley
Community Ambassador
Sr. Director of Product & Application Security, Dell Technologies
Aliyana Isom
Aliyana Isom
Community Ambassador
Principal Advisor, Sekena Solutions
Lauren Brown
Lauren Brown
Community Ambassador
Team Lead, Technology Strategy & Advisory, Accenture
Durray Kausar
Durray Kausar
Community Ambassador
Yemi Asrat
Yemi Asrat
Community Ambassador
Senior Cybersecurity Expert, N-able
Jessica Denton
Jessica Denton
Community Ambassador
Director of Professional Services, First Health Advisory
Sharon Lawrence
Sharon Lawrence
Community Ambassador
AI Product Manager, Cyber Socialites
Speaking & partnerships

Book a speaker or partner with the chapter

Our members speak at conferences, companies, schools and community events, and we love teaming up with other cybersecurity communities across North Carolina.

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Resources

Grow your skills

Certifications and reading our members recommend for building a career in cybersecurity.

CompTIA Security+CEHCISSPCISMCISA
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Recommended reading
Inside the Security Mind: Making the Tough DecisionsKevin Day
Cyber Fraud: Tactics, Techniques & ProceduresRick Howard
Security Mom: An Unclassified Guide to Protecting Our Homeland and Your HomeJuliette Kayyem
Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized CybercrimeBrian Krebs
The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of SecurityKevin Mitnick & William L. Simon

Got a question, comment or feedback?

We'd love to hear from you.

wicysnorthcarolina@wicys.org