The WiCyS conference is the premier event to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity— all while creating a community of engagement, encouragement and support at a technical conference for women and allies. WiCyS brings together women and allies in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry.

Conference components include: Keynote Speakers, Technical Presentations, Workshops, Panels, Lightning Talks, Networking Socials, Résumé Reviews, Mock Interviews, Professional Headshots, Career Fair for organizations to hire professionals and students, Capture-the-Flag Competition, Breakfast to honor military and more.

Be a part of the solution at the CAE ​in Cybersecurity Community Symposium in Charleston, South Carolina​! Faculty from NSA-Designated Centers of Academic Excellence Universities and Community Colleges are gathering to address the national cybersecurity workforce shortage.​ Engage in discussions about faculty shortages, skill gap bridging, and career pathways unique to our community. Join in building a robust cybersecurity workforce for both industry and government.

Join this conference for three days of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration at Houston Community College’s West Loop Campus (5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081). This year’s event runs from 9 AM to 5 PM Central Time, April 9-11, 2025, and will showcase cutting-edge advancements and applications of artificial intelligence, featuring panels, workshops, keynotes, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities.

This three-day event is organized by Houston Community College’s Digital and Information Technology Center of Excellence, in partnership with Miami Dade College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC). Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, the conference celebrates AI’s potential to drive innovation and economic growth.

Five symposia provide the opportunity to learn, experience, and discuss the latest tools, techniques, and technologies for Teaching, Practicing, Demonstrating, and Showcasing Cybersecurity Capabilities.

3CS includes a symposium in each of the five areas below.

• Community College Cyber Summit: The granddaddy and foundation of the 3CS program that has welcomed those interested in experiential cybersecurity education for over a decade! Presentation sessions in classrooms with support for hybrid sessions about practice improvements for cybersecurity education
• Cybersecurity Science and Practice Symposium: Poster and classroom presentation sessions with support for hybrid attendance about evidence-based professional and instructional cybersecurity practices -- the human factors of cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Symposium: Cybersecurity skill development workshops on specialized topics not typically taught in higher education courses but required to develop the skills needed to advance in the cybersecurity profession
• Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium: Open spaces supporting an exhibit hall with demonstration sessions and a career fair - combining a job fair and a talent fair
• Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competition Symposium: Individual and team-based interactive challenges and opportunities for hands-on experience with or observation of demonstrations of skills in the Cyber Ready Arcade, including the new Community College Collegiate Defense Competition (3CDC)