Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
A multi-tiered training pathway funded by WiCyS Tier 1 Partners and Premier Supporters, moving recipients from capture-the-flag challenges through SANS courses SEC275, SEC401 and SEC504 and the corresponding GIAC certifications GFACT, GSEC and GCIH. The package includes technical mentorship, a peer cohort and career services guidance. Applicants must be WiCyS members aged 18 or over, applying for the first time, not previously employed in cybersecurity, ready to enter the job market within 18 months, without a master's or PhD in a cyber or IT field, and not already holding the covered GIAC certifications. Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort are open.