Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) – La Trobe University Student Chapter
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a global organisation dedicated to advancing and empowering women in cybersecurity through education, mentorship, and career opportunities.
Founded in 2013 by Dr. Ambareen Siraj with support from a National Science Foundation grant awarded to Tennessee Tech University, WiCyS has grown into a premier organization connecting academia, government, and industry to drive diversity and innovation in cybersecurity.
As the first WiCyS student chapter in Australia, WiCyS La Trobe University, under the La Trobe Cybersecurity Club, actively promotes education, leadership, and industry involvement to empower Women in Cybersecurity. We provide students with opportunities to develop technical and professional skills through networking events, mentorship programs, and hands-on experiences. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive community that champions gender diversity and fosters the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Learn more about WiCys:
WiCys Australia Affiliate: Here
WiCys International: Here
Team Members
President: Mary George
Vice President: Paige Crabtree
Event and Marketing Director: Sohniya Rajan
School Advisor: Dr. Leanne Ngo
Social media pages
We welcome you to be part of our growing community.
Contact us: wicys@latrobe.edu.au
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14629010
Events
The WiCyS Student Chapter is pleased to announce the following events (WiCyS Stall, AWSN summer program Q&A, WiCyS Cyber Walks) for “International Women in Cybersecurity Day” this Monday 1st September.
Please find attached our poster, it would be amazing if everyone could help advertise our event and come along
