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Winter Drinks
WISP London and Ashurst are happy to invite you to Winter Drinks! 🎄 ❄️ 🎉
As we close out 2024, we’d love for you to join us for a friendly evening of drinks to reconnect with familiar faces and meet some new ones. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, and reflect on the trends and happenings in data protection and security in 2024.
Allies and supporters are warmly welcome, so feel free to spread the word to others who may be interested! Let’s close out this year on a high note and get ready for an exciting 2025!
When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6 pm
Where: Ashurst, 1 Duval Square, London E1 6PW
Please RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/d7RSHJtW
Many thanks to Shehana Cameron-Perera and Rhiannon Webster for hosting us! Jas Johal, Hilal Temel, and I hope to see you there!
Laying the Foundation for Promotions and Self-Promotion
Join WISP for this webinar to learn more about how you can amplify your authentic talents and expertise and harness the power of authentic self-promotion.
About the Speaker: Dr. Heather Backstrom is a dynamic and engaging coach, facilitator, author, and speaker. She is the author of the women’s leadership book, Collaborative Confidence: How women leaders can activate self-awareness, amplify their authentic talents, and accelerate workplace change. Her rich expertise includes Toyota, City of Hope National Medical Center, Moog, JPL, City of Pasadena, Chief Inc., Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District, Port of Long Beach, the United Nations, City National Bank, Pasadena Star News, Alexandria Real Estate, Elicio Therapeutics, First Entertainment Credit Union, Travis Credit Union, Lagerlof, and Leadership Pasadena. Dr. Backstrom is also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Redlands where she delights in teaching MBA students. Heather coaches leaders at all organizational levels including C-suite, vice president, director, and manager. She's passionate about helping high-achieving women leaders take charge of their internal strength and power so they feel balanced and in control. Heather loves to learn and have fun at the same time. She incorporates proven principles from improv into her work. She has trained at The Second City, iO West, UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade), BATS (Bay Area Theater Sports), and Improv LA. An enthusiastic learner herself, she received a doctorate degree in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. She is also a professional certified coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation.
Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. PT/ 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Cybersecurity Summit on Finance and Risk
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual
More information: https://cybersecuritysummit.com/summit/finance24-dec/
Receive a code for free registration: https://forms.gle/3PRyXpuRvAbdVbp47
Security & Risk 2024
Forrester’s Security & Risk 2024 Summit in Baltimore, Maryland!
This year’s Summit takes place from December 9-11, 2024, and promises an immersive experience with invaluable insights and actionable advice to drive better business results. Attendees will have the chance to:
Participate in 30+ sessions tailored to your priorities
Engage in various session formats, including analyst presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats
Explore marketplace opportunities to find the right privacy and security solution providers
Network with Forrester analysts and peers to expand your community and connect with others facing similar challenges
Sessions kick off on the afternoon of Monday, December 9, with a special Women’s Leadership Program. Don’t miss out on this chance to attend the Security & Risk 2024 Summit!
To learn more about this year’s forum, visit their website.
Black Hat Europe
Black Hat Europe returns to the ExCeL in London with a four-day program this December 9-12, 2024. The event will open with two four-day options of deeply technical hands-on cybersecurity Trainings, with courses available for all skill levels.
The two-day main conference on December 11 & 12 boasts Briefings featuring the latest in research, developments, and trends in cybersecurity, along with dozens of open-source tool demos in Arsenal, a robust Business Hall, networking, and social events, and much more. Briefings will also be recorded and available for on-demand purchase one week after the event.
As part of our partnership with Black Hat Europe WISP members can use WISP’s unique discount code and redeem for £150 off of a Live Briefings Pass OR a Complimentary Business Pass.
WISP’s unique discount code is: WISP2024
To redeem, visit the Attendee Registration webpage and select your desired pass type. Apply the discount code at checkout to claim your benefits!
WISP Forward: 2025 Security & Privacy
As we close out a transformative year in privacy and security, join us for an evening of reflection and anticipation for what’s to come in 2025. We're thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Nadia Jandali Chao, a leading Privacy, Data, and Information Security Lawyer, who will guide us through key learnings from 2024 and explore emerging trends in our field as we step into 2025.
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lerners Law Firm 225 King Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, ON
Evening Highlights:
A retrospective look at 2024's pivotal moments in privacy & security Strategic foresight into 2025 trends and challenges
Catching up with our WISP community and welcoming new connections Refreshments and appetizers
This intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity to collectively envision our impact on the future of security and privacy.
Limited spots available - secure your place early! Special thanks to our sponsor, Lerners Law Firm, for hosting the WISP Toronto 2024 wrap-up event.
Empowering Women in Security and Privacy
Join Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) Chicago Region for its inaugural event featuring an evening of networking and insightful discussion! Hear from the leaders of the new WISP Chicago Region and engage in an insightful panel discussion on privacy and information security in our city. Our panelists will share their unique areas of expertise as it relates to security and privacy, share pivotal experiences, as well as discuss growing the security and privacy community amongst women in Chicago. Following the panel, you will have a chance to network among women and build valuable connections within the privacy community.
Advancing Your Career in Security & Privacy
Join the WISP DC Metro local group and GW’s Center for Law & Technology for an engaging networking event featuring a distinguished panel of industry experts ready to answer your questions! This event is designed for professionals eager to advance their careers in security and privacy. The panel will provide valuable insights on various career paths, effective interview techniques, resume best practices, and strategies for professional development.
Connect with like-minded individuals, broaden your professional network, and explore new opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to take the next step, this event promises to offer something for everyone. Don't miss this chance to invest in your future and gain insights from those at the forefront of the industry!
Event: Advancing Your Career in Security & Privacy
When: Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: George Washington University Law School, Faculty Conference Center; 2000 H st NW, Washington, DC 20006
New York Cybersecurity Summit
WISP has partnered with Cybersecurity Summit New York to offer free registration for the summit for WISP community members. The event is open to C-Suite and Senior Cyber Professionals. The scholarship covers event registration only—travel and accommodation are not included.
Date: November 15, 2024
Location: New York City
WISP community members can receive a promo code for free registration by completing this form: https://forms.gle/U77cq3H6qwSrvgYTA
WISP + ECA SIEM Analyst Training with Splunk
The goal of this session is to inform the audience about the capabilities of Splunk and its role as a SIEM solution. Participants can expect to gain a clear understanding of how to leverage Splunk for better security visibility and operational efficiency, along with hands-on experience that will empower them to utilize these tools effectively in their own environments.
AGENDA:
Presentation:
What is Splunk?
What is a SIEM?
Importance of SIEM in modern IT security
In-depth explanation of Splunk’s architecture
Splunk Demo (Hands-On Presentation):
Setting up a Splunk environment
Creating reports, alerts, and dashboards
Discussing the business benefits
Recap of key points
Closing remarks and Q&A
DATE: Tuesday, November 12
TIME: 6:00-8:00pm ET/ 3:00-5:00pm PT
Transformative Privacy in Healthcare Al:Case Studies in Federated Modeling, Risk-Based Protection, and Data Flow Control
AI is transforming healthcare, but how do we ensure privacy and data security remain top priorities? Join us for an in-depth exploration of Transformative Privacy in Healthcare AI where we’ll dive into case studies about
Federated modeling for truly anonymous health insights
A robust risk-based protection framework for AI platforms
A data flow control platform to ensure compliance while enhancing care
This webinar on November 6 at 4:00 p.m. ET will offer practical insights on privacy engineering, AI governance, and privacy-enhancing technologies from industry expert Luk Arbuckle. Don’t miss the chance to learn how cutting-edge AI and data solutions can safeguard sensitive healthcare information while driving innovation.
CloudX
CloudX (Santa Clara, CA & Live Online) is the premiere digital convergence for international cloud computing and development. 1,500+ Onsite and 2,000+ Virtual cloud engineers & developers, IT managers, and tech professionals will converge to discover this year’s newest cloud computing innovations.
Event Details:
📅 In-Person: Nov 5-7, 2024 | Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
📅 Online: Nov 12-14, 2024 | Live Online
WISP is excited to partner with #DevNetwork #CloudX
Learn more: https://www.developerweek.com/cloudx/
Dev Innovation Summit 2024
Dev Innovation Summit invites 500+ (Onsite) and 1,500+ (Virtual) Dev Professionals to discover and learn about the newest developer technologies, from new Dev Tools and Programming Languages to APIs and Cloud Services. Dev Innovation Summit is also the largest developer technology competition, inviting all attendees to vote on 500+ dev technologies across the world.
Nov 6-7, 2024 · Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
Nov 13-14, 2024 · Live Online
WISP is excited to partner with ##DevInnoSummit2024.
Authenticate 2024
Join industry leaders as they come together at Authenticate 2024, the FIDO Alliance’s flagship event and the industry’s only conference dedicated to all aspects of user authentication – including a focus on FIDO-based sign-ins with passkeys. This is the best place to get the latest tools and insights to get your organization on the path to strong, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication. Whether you are new to FIDO, in the midst of deployment, or somewhere in between, Authenticate 2024 will have the right content – and community – for you.
As an Authenticate 2024 Industry Partner, WISP members save 15% off in-person or remote registration! To register, click here and enter WISPAuth15 to redeem this discount.
Learn about the event at authenticatecon.com.
Joint event WISP & RADIA in Berlin - Networking among Women
Join us for an empowering evening of networking and insightful discussions in Berlin! Connect with fellow women, share ideas, and learn about the #Openloop Program from expert Laura Galindo, Privacy Policy Manager at Meta.
Event Highlights:
Networking Among Women: Build valuable connections within the privacy community.
The Open Loop Programm Explained: A Global Experimental Governance Program
Women's Salary Negotiation Workshop: Advocating For Yourself In Your Career
When you think of advocating for yourself in your career, what do you feel?
Are you nervous or excited about asking for the salary you really want?
Do you feel unsure of what to say when the Recruiter asks on the first phone call, "What are your salary expectations"?
Are you unsure whether you will leave money on the table even if you negotiate?
How can you counter the first offer effectively without being viewed as greedy or coming off as too much but not remaining silent and just accepting?
These are just some of the common but pivotal conversations women face in their careers. Each one is a crucial juncture that determines how much you make for your lifetime and whether you can achieve career satisfaction.
It is clear that women have done an amazing job at building valuable skill sets, immense experience, and successful careers across vast industries. What is also apparent, is society has not sufficiently taught or supported women to advocate for themselves to maximize their opportunity and pay despite frequently performing at the top amongst their peers.
And in the security and privacy sector, you have inherent leverage based on your skill set and industry expertise. If you don’t ask, or under ask, you risk leaving money on the table that could have been yours. This is where an Executive Coach with the experience and skill set in managing these conversations is key.
Meet Aaron Thweatt, Executive Coach of Respark Coaching. He has a highly specific background in HR and Compensation at multiple Fortune 500 and high growth tech companies (SpaceX, DoorDash, Activision Blizzard, AECOM). 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 career!
In collaboration with WISP, Aaron will be giving a workshop on primarily how to negotiate salary as a job seeking candidate. From determining the optimal rate of pay for your skill set, managing your network to find new roles, interviewing well, and actually negotiating, it all culminates in getting an offer that you feel good about.
REGISTER NOW to join virtually for a 90 minute workshop to learn the strategies to advocate for your worth during salary negotiations.
Bringing AI to the Boardroom: How to Effectively Initiate & Progress the Discussion about AI Governance with C-Suite
WISP and Simmons & Simmons invite you to an engaging discussion with a panel of interdisciplinary speakers leading the discussion about AI Governance within their organizations. This event aims to provide privacy professionals, in-house lawyers, industry experts, and the more technical target audience with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively present and integrate AI solutions within their organizations. The focus will be on preparing to address their CEOs’ concerns, navigating the legal landscape, and understanding the commercial implications of deploying AI systems.
The event will feature a panel discussion followed by interactive breakout groups to facilitate deeper dives into specific topics. The event will be wrapped up with a networking reception which allows attendees to mingle with peers and panelists.
Date: October 3, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM PST
Location: 44 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Networking Among Women
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Networking Among Women
📅 Date: October 1, 2024
⏰ Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Join Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) DACH for an evening of networking and insightful discussion at our special event in Munich!
Event Highlights:
🤝 Networking and Discussion Among Women: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
📘 Anonymization: Gain valuable insights from @Mirjam Lück Senior Associate at @Noerr Anonymisation is the process of removing personal identifiers, both direct and indirect, that may lead to an individual being identified.
Learn about legal requirements and current legal developments.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Noerr, Brienner Str. 25, München.
🏢 Many thanks to our Host: Noerr Register here: https://forms.gle/jZ72W18MCTF4fv7d9
Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and engage with industry experts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Breaking Bias Barriers
Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) London and Google London are proud to present our next collaboration - Breaking Bias Barriers - a thought-provoking conversation on feminism, AI, bias, and breaking some of those traditional barriers by building technology thoughtfully.
We are joined by renowned experts and speakers - Suhair Khan, technologist, design activist, and thought leader in culture and innovation, and Kristie Chon Flynn, Google’s Data Protection Officer.
Agenda:
17.30 - Registration and Welcome Drinks
18:00 - Suhair on Feminism and Bias in AI
18:20 - Fireside chat with Kristie Chon Flynn on overcoming barriers
18:40 - An audience-led Q&A panel discussion on bias, barriers, and AI
19.00 - Happy hour with WISP and Google
For the Q&A session, Suhair and Kristie will be joined by Helena Marttila-Bridge (Senior Privacy Counsel, Google) to answer any burning questions you have on women in tech and female leadership.
WISP's Aku Odunton and Google's Debbie Shearman will moderate the sessions.
Join us on Thursday 26th September, from 17:30 onwards, at Google, 6 St Pancras Square. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/eGYzkJEa
Thank you to all the speakers and organizers including: Monisha Varadan Jas Johal Hilal Temel Rachel Quinn Sharon Marshall
#WISP #Google #BreakingBiasBarriers
InfoSec World
InfoSec World is the leading cybersecurity conference for security practitioners and executives. InfoSec World has been known as the “Business of Security” conference—featuring expert insights, enlightening keynotes, and interactive breakout sessions that inform, engage, and connect the infosec community. This event provides participants with essential tools and solutions to better prevent, detect, and respond to today’s security challenges.
Event website: infosecworld.com
mWISE Conference
mWISE is a gathering designed by the security community. Leading security practitioners meet to share knowledge and intel, and to address the greatest cyber threats and challenges we face. Open to the security community at large, mWISE brings industry, government, and academia together to discuss and understand today’s landscape and identify the threats on the horizon.
Event Website: https://mwise.mandiant.com/
The International Cryptographic Module Conference (ICMC24)
GLOBAL LEADERS CONVENE TO COUNTER NEW THREATS, REVIEW CERTIFICATION GOALS
ICMC will build on a decade of cybersecurity thought leadership as the industry faces widespread changes and emerging threats in commercial cryptography. Post-quantum algorithms are finally here and now the real work of implementation begins. The new FIPS 140-3 standard continues its rollout as the single accepted certification for secure cryptographic modules. Simultaneously, European regulators are moving forward with a wide range of related cybersecurity standards. Efforts to maintain the security of open-source solutions continue apace. New approaches to entropy are coming, and the promise of homomorphic cryptography lies ahead.
Through our partnership with ICMC WISP members can receive 20% off using WISP code: WISP20
Learn about the event at www.icmconference.org.
Networking Among Women
Join Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) DACH for an evening of networking and insightful discussion at our special event in Munich! Event Highlights: 🤝 Networking and Discussion Among Women: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
📅 Date: September 5, 2024
⏰ Time: 18:30 - 20:30
📍 Location: A&O Shearman, Maximilianstraße 35, 80539 München.
📘 The Fediverse: Gain valuable insights from @CatharinaGlugla partner at @A&O Shearman The decentralized social web, also known as the fediverse, is an open network that lets people connect and share information across independent servers running on the same protocol. The concept of the #fediverse is to network together on individual social media platforms, such that you can post once on one of them, and then share your post on other services. E
🏢 Many thanks to our Host: A&O Shearman Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and engage with industry experts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Advancing You and I: The Launch of WISP South Africa
🌟 Join us for the inaugural Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) South Africa Networking Event! 🌟
📅 Date: August 29, 2024
🕒 Time: 14h00-16h00, registration starts at 13h00
📍 Location: Deloitte, Midrand
This afternoon event is dedicated to learning about WISP and connecting with privacy and security professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to build meaningful connections, gain insights, and be part of a supportive community. Register now to secure your spot and help shape the future of security and privacy in South Africa! 🇿🇦
🔗 Register Now Register now should link to: https://lu.ma/xp11w4d4
WISP Seaside Mingle
Navigate Your Career Pathway with WISP at Seaside Mingle! Join WISP SF for a day of networking, inspiration, and fun at Stinson Beach. Connect with fellow WISP community members, set milestones, and enjoy the great outdoors! Choose between a 4.3-mile hike or a relaxing beach walk and coffee. We'll all come together afterward to mingle, enjoy snacks, and bask in the beautiful beach atmosphere. Don't miss out!
📅 Date: August 24
🕙 Time: 10am PT
📍 Location: Stinson Beach Register now and take the next step in your career journey!
DUNK-A-FED
DUNK-A-FED is an event designed to improve minority participation at DEF CON and will be held at the AI Village & Blue Team Village Pool Party at DEF CON. You can pick up your raffle ticket for a chance to DUNK-A-FED at the Blacks in Cyber or Women in Security and Privacy areas at DEF CON.
*DEF CON badge required. Visit the Blacks in Cyber or Women in Security and Privacy areas at DEF CON to pick up your raffle ticket.
DEF CON 32
Originally started in 1993, it was meant to be a party for members of "Platinum Net", a Fido protocol-based hacking network out of Canada. As the main U.S. hub I was helping the Platinum Net organizer (I forget his name) plan a closing party for all the member BBS systems and their users. He was going to shut down the network when his dad took a new job and had to move away. We talked about where we might hold it, when all of a sudden he left early and disappeared. I was just planning a party for a network that was shut down, except for my U.S. nodes. I decided what the hell, I'll invite the members of all the other networks my BBS (A Dark Tangent System) system was a part of including Cyber Crime International (CCI), Hit Net, Tired of Protection (ToP), and like 8 others I can't remember. Why not invite everyone on #hack? Good idea!
Event Website: https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-about.html
Black Hat USA 2024
Black Hat is the world's leading producer of information security events. The flagship conference, Black Hat USA, returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas for its 27th year, with a 6-day program. Beginning with 4 days of Trainings (August 3 – 6) students can choose from numerous hands-on skill-building courses for both offensive and defensive hackers. Then, at the main conference (August 7 - 8), attendees will hear from security experts sharing groundbreaking research at the Briefings, view demos of open-source tools at Arsenal, meet sponsors presenting a range of products and solutions in the Business Hall, and network with thousands of security professionals.
As part of our continued partnership with Black Hat USA WISP WISP’s unique discount code is WISP2024, which your members can redeem when registering for a live, in-person Briefings passes to Black Hat USA 2024. Please include this code and the following link within all posts, features, and mentions of the event: https://www.blackhat.com/us-24/registration.html
SquadCon
Originally started in 1993, it was meant to be a party for members of "Platinum Net", a Fido protocol-based hacking network out of Canada. As the main U.S. hub I was helping the Platinum Net organizer (I forget his name) plan a closing party for all the member BBS systems and their users. He was going to shut down the network when his dad took a new job and had to move away. We talked about where we might hold it, when all of a sudden he left early and disappeared. I was just planning a party for a network that was shut down, except for my U.S. nodes. I decided what the hell, I'll invite the members of all the other networks my BBS (A Dark Tangent System) system was a part of including Cyber Crime International (CCI), Hit Net, Tired of Protection (ToP), and like 8 others I can't remember. Why not invite everyone on #hack? Good idea!
Event Website: https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-about.html
The Diana Initiative
A conference committed to helping all those underrepresented in Information Security.
Monday August 5, 2024 at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
https://www.dianainitiative.org/
IAPP & WISP Woman Leading Privacy Breakfast - Integrating New Legislation into Existing GDPR Frameworks
Have you ever wanted to publish a book? Join us for a live webinar with Susan McDermott with Apress, as she shares the process of getting a technical book published. This event is Co-hosted with BlackGirlsHack (BGH), Breaking Barriers Women in Cybersecurity (BBWIC), The Diana Initiative (TDI), and the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC).
De-mystifying publishing
Have you ever wanted to publish a book? Join us for a live webinar with Susan McDermott with Apress, as she shares the process of getting a technical book published. This event is Co-hosted with BlackGirlsHack (BGH), Breaking Barriers Women in Cybersecurity (BBWIC), The Diana Initiative (TDI), and the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC).