PlayCyber by Katzcy will bring 1,000 women together, from across the globe, for a 24-hour+ virtual event where they will play a variety of cyber games and learn about careers in cybersecurity. Taking place during Women’s History Month, WICKED6 Cyber Games, an annual event for the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, will take place March 23–24, 2022.
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“We’re so excited to bring WICKED6 to a global audience of women in celebration of Women’s History Month,” stated Jessica Gulick, CEO of Katzcy. “Increasing the number of women in cybersecurity is both a global challenge and imperative.”
“Events like WICKED6 are essential to support women and girls interested in careers in cyber,” says Mari Galloway, CEO and founding board member for the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC). “As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cybersecurity community dedicated to bringing more women and girls to cyber, we’re excited that this year’s event is reaching a global audience.”
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Keynote speaker Ann Johnson, VP of Security, Compliance, & Identity at Microsoft, will kick off WICKED6 on Wednesday, March 23, starting at 4:00 PM ET. The “follow the sun” agenda will provide live programming with region-specific speakers and presentations, allowing for networking in native languages. Speakers include Dr. Amelia Phillips, BAS Program Lead, Cybersecurity & Forensics at Highline College; Deidre Diamond, Founder of CyberSN; Dr. Reem Faraj AlShammari, Head of Gender PMO in the Diversity & Inclusion Council at Kuwait Oil Company; Veronica Ikpa, Information Security Analyst at MainOne; and Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President & Business Unit Security Officer, Dell Technologies. The 24-hour+ event will conclude with a finale beginning on Thursday, March 24, at 4:00 PM ET.
WICKED6 has launched a new apparel line that is available from its official store at https://www.wicked6.com/shop. Jerseys, hoodies, polos, and leggings are available for fans and players to help support the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu.
A variety of cyber games will be provided for all skill levels and include Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges, Attack and Defend, Jeopardy competitions, and more. Prizes will be awarded throughout the event.
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