Womens Society of Cyberjutsu A Cybersecurity Community for Women

Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) is a community of information security professionals, IT professionals, programmers, computer scientists/engineers as well as women wanting to explore and join the field. We, collectively, promote activities to advance women in information security.

Our goal is to create programs and partnerships that provide networking, education, and mentoring opportunities for women, from women that are committed to helping each other.

WSC encourages women already working in the field as well as aspirants, of all ages, interested in information security to join and expand their knowledge, share resources, and network among peers and mentors.

The information technology field, alone, is in high demand with low supply. There is even a higher demand for professionals in information security. Women hold 56% of all professional jobs in the U.S. workforce, but only 25% of IT jobs (ncwit.org). WSC will help bridge the gap and bring women together by providing opportunities, connections, and resources.

Next WSC Event

CEH + Penetration Testing

Price: $1.00

Date: May 9, 2013

May 9 - Sept 19, 2013 Option to attend remotely

Are you looking to take the CEH exam? Let's study together!

This is an on-going 14 week cycle of meetups to help prepare you for the CEH exam.

This CEH + pentest study group will prepare you to pass the exam as well as give you the basics of performing a penetration test.

CISSP Study Group Meetup

Free Event

Date: May 22, 2013

May 22, 7-930p *Topic: Legal, Regulations, Investigations & Compliance* Option to attend remotely

Are you looking to take the CISSP exam? Let's study together!

This session is part of an on-going 10 week cycle of meetups to help prepare you for the CISSP exam.

Available Spaces: 995

Cybersecurity Workshop

Price: $5.00

Date: June 1, 2013

June 1, 2013 *PDF Malware & Analysis* Option to attend remotely

Join us for the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) Cybersecurity Workshop hosted from our Washington, DC location. This is a hands-on, practical workshop where you will put into practice those things you may have read or covered in a class. This is also a great way to keep your skills fresh if you’re a veteran.

Every workshop addresses beginner and advanced topic material. Beginners are encouraged to watch and learn as much as possible even though you may not have a clue. Exposure to new tools and techniques by watching will advance your learning process a lot quicker than trying to learn on your own. You will get to ask questions and see how it's done in the real world. Advanced attendees are encouraged to share and help answer "noob" questions as much as possible so everyone can learn from them.

Available Spaces: 994

News

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu Members Mentor the Next Generation

by WSC
November 19, 2012

McLean, VA – November 19, 2012 For five Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) members, November 15 was a rewarding day. These women shared their expertise with 400 Maryland middle school girls at CyberWatch’s Cool Careers in Cybersecurity for Girls Summit. The girls solved an identity theft crime by attending sessions and participating in hands-on activities where they gathered clues. Along the way they also learned about Cybersecurity career opportunities from women currently working in the profession. “The girls were excited to learn that being an ethical hacker or a penetration tester is a real job that you get paid for...
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Recent Posts

Hospitals Are Killing Me! Exploitation via (the Lack of) Physical Security

by Lisa Foreman
1 June 9, 2012

How many times have you been to the hospital and ended up waiting for the doctor come in? 10, 15, 20 minutes? That’s pretty typical. As I sit there and look at the workstation sitting out in the open with no screensaver and a wireless connection, I wonder if they have ever thought about how someone (not me) could be a little curious and start exploring! Check out this laptop in a well-known Virginia hospital. This is just one of 3 different hospitals I’ve scoped out. This laptop has wireless access, as the doctor pulled up my file then filled...
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Testimonials

Excellent workshop! It certainly exceeded my expectations. Lots of information and the presenters were VERY patient. I'm looking forward to the next one!
~Emme Bee

Amazing. I am so glad I found this group of women enthusiastic about Information Security! :D
~Krysta Cox

excellent, everything was very well organized. the presenters were very knowledge and patient. They provide the group with a wealth of information and tools.
~Melissa

Last workshop was great, great job you're doing Lisa. Will definately be attending the next workshop
~Tolu

Although a newbie to the industry, I love love love this group and everything it offers. I am so happy that I managed to stumble upon a group of women who are smart and willing to lend a hand to the new kids on the block. Thank You!
~LaToya C., Woodbridge, VA

Last night's session was great. This workshop gives you a feel for how things are done in a real-world network security environment beyond what you was taught in your coursework. Lisa did a wonderful job going through several security tools and techniques as well as troubleshooting issues. Will be attending the next one.
~N. Brice

The workshop I attended was OUTSTANDING and far surpassed my expectations.
~Ingrid Shipton, Washington DC

Amazing- the BEST meetup group I have ever been to without a doubt. Direct hands on-, knowledge sharing and truly a Power House of Successful, extremly smart beautiful women with the best personailties and diverse backgrounds in the area! IF you are serious about learning Cyber Security and want to be surrounded by successful drive wome of all ages- where you can be yourself and advance your career -this is the place to be!!
~Michelle

Totally Awesome!
~Valerie Cash

Women in Cybersecurity - Information Security is excellent!
~Gail S

This group is AMAZING. This meetup group is focused, smart, driven and beautiful women from diverse backgrounds that are serious about CyberSecurity/Information Security!!!Iris
~Iris Moore-Fore

Women in Cyber Security _ Info Sec ROCK!!
~ F.Bahar

This is a great team for women! Everyone is so into Info Sec. I want to thank Lisa Foreman for all her efforts. Oh, how I wish the seminars were in NYC!
~Ting Keller

Although I paid for the boot camp prior to the CISSP exam, it is very hard to quiz myself and study without a group. The group was very interactive and no one was intimidating. Everyone is helpful and friendly. In a male-dominated field, it is very comforting to know that I can count on support from my fellow Cyber Warriors. This is worth the trip and VERY helpful.
~Becca C, Virginia

I've only attended a few events but this seems like a great group that I'll be able to learn a lot from.
~K. Steeler-Gal

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