Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and ISC2 Announce the WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in CybersecuritySM Certification Spring Camp

COOKEVILLE, Tenn., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity, in partnership with ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, is excited to announce the WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity^SM Certification Spring Camp. Applications open on March 17, 2025, for this innovative workforce initiative designed to help close the talent gap and provide pathways into cybersecurity for individuals seeking to enter this critical field.

The WiCyS + ISC2 Spring Camp offers an entry-level certification, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), with no prerequisites or prior work experience required. This makes it accessible to IT professionals, career changers, college students, and high school graduates. The program goes beyond a certification course into a collaborative learning environment enriched with mentorship, community support, and opportunities to build cybersecurity knowledge.

The WiCyS + ISC2 Spring Camp will train participants across five essential security domains: security principles; business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response concepts; access control concepts; network security; and security operations. Participants will have access to ISC2's online self-paced training for the CC certification, guidance from a WiCyS mentor and an ISC2 technical mentor, and open office hours for support with the curriculum. The program will run from May 1 to June 2, 2025, and participants must complete their certification by June 30, 2025.

"The cybersecurity industry needs strong, well-trained professionals from diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives to the table to ensure our communities are secure. This is especially true when it comes to greater gender diversity to help address evolving challenges," said Dwan Jones, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at ISC2. "The Spring Camp program plays a key role in enabling this by supporting entry-level professionals in building a solid foundation of cybersecurity knowledge while also equipping them with the skills they can apply in their day-to-day work. These professionals will not only strengthen the workforce but also contribute to a more dynamic and innovative approach to tackling growing cyber threats, ultimately making us all safer and more secure."

The top three participants—based on exam scores, experience, and application essays—will receive scholarships to the WiCyS 2026 Annual Conference. Applications for the WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity^SM Certification Spring Camp are open until April 14, 2025, with commitment forms due by April 25, 2025 at 12 p.m. CT. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.wicys.org/benefits/isc2-certified-in-cybersecurity-certification/.

About ISC2
ISC2 is the world's leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our more than 265,000 certified members, and associates, are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Our award-winning certifications – including cybersecurity's premier certification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our charitable foundation, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educates those most vulnerable. Learn more, get involved or become an ISC2 Candidate to build your cyber career at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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About Women in CyberSecurity 
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj through a National Science Foundation grant given to Tennessee Tech University in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities, trainings, events and resources for its community and members. Strategic partners include Tier 1: 3M, Akamai Technologies, Amazon, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SANS Institute, SentinelOne. Tier 2: Accenture, Adobe, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Navy Federal Credit Union, PayPal, The MITRE Corporation, Workday. To partner, visit http://www.wicys.org/support/strategic-partnerships/.

SOURCE Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)