Uniting Women In Cyber convenes a powerful and diverse network of leaders, experts and practitioners from across sectors and industries to discuss lessons learned, emerging trends and practices, and to determine actionable strategies.

Uniting Women in Cyber 2023

Event Speakers

Countdown Engaged

Prepare for an Unforgettable Event Experience
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
This year's event is over. But stay tuned for information on UWIC 2024!

Who Should Attend

Leaders, influencers, and professionals motivated to develop the workforce as a collective initiative, learn and share ideas and knowledge, and to expand their sphere of influence and professional networks. For lifelong learners exploring cybersecurity as a meaningful career.  

Participants get:

UWIC Summit Includes

Key notes from nationally recognized thought leaders

Dynamic panels with thought-provoking speakers

Highly participative audience engagement through Q&A and facilitated breakout tracks

Quality time to grow purposeful networks and professional spheres of influence

Schedule

Marybeth Borgwing, Founder and Chair, The Cyber Guild

Sustainable Cybersecurity – Making the World More Secure

The National Security strategic implementation plans and lessons learned, where we are today and next steps to stay resilient in the national security space.

  • John Sherman, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Defense
  • Meghan C. Good, Vice President, Director of the Cyber Accelerator at Leidos
  • Valerie Cofield, Chief of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, CISA

Moderator: Renee Wynn, Former Chief Information Officer, NASA

Recorded.

Is the needle moving and how the US stacks up globally. Most up to date data from CyberSeek.org and Lightcast on current state, trends and how USA stacks up globally, areas of cyber have seen more job growth or slowdown.

  • Will Markow, Vice President of Applied Research, Talent at Lightcast

Recorded.

Announced by Piper Companies

Mentor Moments – a unique opportunity to discuss career goals with a notable leader in cybersecurity.

Open to all attendees of UWIC 2023 seeking a role or planning to advance a career in cybersecurity. Be in the room to increase your chance to win a mentor moment.

Cyber Guild leaders are among the most recognized and respected leaders in their field. Based on their experience in the industry and world of work Cyber Guild mentors are uniquely positioned to offer perspective on career development plans, and situational awareness for those seeking to advance to a leadership position in cybersecurity.

How cyberwarfare is used and deployed, the current picture of the cyber geopolitical landscape, the slow creep from wild card adversaries and current ‘what if’s…’.

  • Colonel Natalie Vanatta, PhD, Emerging Technologies Research Team Lead, U.S. Army Cyber Institute at West Point
  • Stacy O’Mara, Sr Leader, Government Strategy, Policy, & Partnerships, Mandiant
  • Mark Montgomery, Executive Director at CyberSolarium.org and Senior Fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies
  • Cynthia Kaiser, Deputy Assistant Director, FBI, Cyber 

Moderator: Michael McLaughlin, Cybersecurity Attorney, Policy Advisor, and Author

Recorded. No Q&A.

How can we leverage alternative thinking to inspire, innovate, and accelerate.

  • Wendy R. McSweeney, Executive Vice President, Diverse Segments Business Development Officer, Commercial Community Bank, Truist
  • Colin Doherty, CEO, Vercara
  • Latoya Asia, VP Employee Engagement and Talent Strategy, Dominion Energy
  • Daria Bahrami, Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Deloitte Technology

Moderator: Lisa Roberts, Senior HR Director, Verisign

Recorded.

Fireside chat and served lunch.

The role of cyber that is used as a tool by perpetrators and is also a powerful tool to combat human trafficking.

  • Heather C. Fischer, Senior Advisor for Human Rights Crimes, Thomson Reuters Special Services
  • Tanya Gould, Director Anti-Human Trafficking Office of Attorney General VA, Virginia Office of Attorney General

Moderator: Renata C. Spinks, CEO of CyberSec International & Former Asst IT Director/Deputy CIO IC4 USMC

Recorded.

Workshop – Advancing Women in Cyber 

What are the key factors to consider setting yourself up for success? 

Join us for a candid genuine discussion about advancing your career and making important decisions about what’s next in your future.

  • Jane Seu, Senior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Korn Ferry
  • Sue Ribot, Senior Partner, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead Technology & Software, Korn Ferry

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – AI Need Not be the Enemy: How Emerging Tech in AI and ML Can Protect Everything From People to Platforms 

How do you build a framework to keep pace with innovative technologies (AI and ML) and newer USA and global regulations?

  • Kathryn Wang, VP Public Sector, HUMAN
  • Tom Miller, CEO, Clearforce
  • Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University and Cyber Guild Luminaire

This workshop is approved for A+, DataSys+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+.

Workshop – Neuro-diversity– Smashing Stereotypes

Want to have a better understanding of what neurodiversity is? Wonder why neurodiversity is critical to combat unpredictable cyber attacks?

Walk away with actionable steps to embrace ‘diverse minds’ that create a sense of belonging, value ideas and foster innovation.

Diverse Minds Movement – A Cyber Guild Community

  • Elizabeth Green, CEO, Link Consulting LLC
  • Claudia Matteo, IBM Bid Excellence & Automation Program Manager, Worldwide Solution Excellence, Security Services
  • Kassandra Pierre, Vice President, CIB Business Activities Monitoring Program/Project Manager

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – Advancing Women in Cyber 

What are the key factors to consider setting yourself up for success? 

Join us for a candid genuine discussion about advancing your career and making important decisions about what’s next in your future.

  • Jane Seu, Senior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Korn Ferry
  • Sue Ribot, Senior Partner, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead Technology & Software, Korn Ferry

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – AI Need Not be the Enemy: How Emerging Tech in AI and ML Can Protect Everything From People to Platforms 

How do you build a framework to keep pace with innovative technologies (AI and ML) and newer USA and global regulations?

  • Kathryn Wang, VP Public Sector, HUMAN
  • Tom Miller, CEO, Clearforce
  • Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University and Cyber Guild Luminaire

This workshop is approved for A+, DataSys+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+.

Workshop – Neuro-diversity– Smashing Stereotypes

Want to have a better understanding of what neurodiversity is? Wonder why neurodiversity is critical to combat unpredictable cyber attacks?

Walk away with actionable steps to embrace ‘diverse minds’ that create a sense of belonging, value ideas and foster innovation.

Diverse Minds Movement – A Cyber Guild Community

  • Elizabeth Green, CEO, Link Consulting LLC
  • Claudia Matteo, IBM Bid Excellence & Automation Program Manager, Worldwide Solution Excellence, Security Services
  • Kassandra Pierre, Vice President, CIB Business Activities Monitoring Program/Project Manager

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – Advancing Women in Cyber 

What are the key factors to consider setting yourself up for success? 

Join us for a candid genuine discussion about advancing your career and making important decisions about what’s next in your future.

  • Jane Seu, Senior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Korn Ferry
  • Sue Ribot, Senior Partner, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead Technology & Software, Korn Ferry

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – AI Need Not be the Enemy: How Emerging Tech in AI and ML Can Protect Everything From People to Platforms 

How do you build a framework to keep pace with innovative technologies (AI and ML) and newer USA and global regulations?

  • Kathryn Wang, VP Public Sector, HUMAN
  • Tom Miller, CEO, Clearforce
  • Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University and Cyber Guild Luminaire

This workshop is approved for A+, DataSys+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+.

Workshop – Neuro-diversity– Smashing Stereotypes

Want to have a better understanding of what neurodiversity is? Wonder why neurodiversity is critical to combat unpredictable cyber attacks?

Walk away with actionable steps to embrace ‘diverse minds’ that create a sense of belonging, value ideas and foster innovation.

Diverse Minds Movement – A Cyber Guild Community

  • Elizabeth Green, CEO, Link Consulting LLC
  • Claudia Matteo, IBM Bid Excellence & Automation Program Manager, Worldwide Solution Excellence, Security Services
  • Kassandra Pierre, Vice President, CIB

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

  • Business Activities Monitoring Program/Project Manager

Announced by Piper Companies

Mentor Moments – a unique opportunity to discuss career goals with a notable leader in cybersecurity.

Open to all attendees of UWIC 2023 seeking a role or planning to advance a career in cybersecurity. Be in the room to increase your chance to win a mentor moment.

Cyber Guild leaders are among the most recognized and respected leaders in their field. Based on their experience in the industry and world of work Cyber Guild mentors are uniquely positioned to offer perspective on career development plans, and situational awareness for those seeking to advance to a leadership position in cybersecurity.

A summary of the day. Breakout leads will share highlights and call-to-actions. 

  • Kristie Grinnell, Senior VP and Chief Information Officer, DXC Technologies

Elizabeth Jimenez & Debbie Sallis – Co-Chairs UWIC

Goals

What People Are Saying

"This was the best conference I attended in 2022 and it's back for their annual event in October. The network and friendships I've gained from this one day is a close second to the quality of content presented. Always an all-star lineup of speakers."
Kat Wang
VP of Partnerships, Public Sector
HUMAN
"UWIC was a professional and personal life-changer! It introduced me to a powerhouse of talent and support in the vital cyber community I had never known. This unique conference, graciously hosted by The Cyber Guild, is valuable to any female interested in strengthening her network with women who help women. Whether you're currently making an impact in the diverse cyber workforce or curious to learn more as I was, join us on October 3! I'm excited to meet you there!"
Sue McCarthy
Host, Women's Business Report
WJLA 24/7 News
"Participating in The Cyber Guild and UWIC has not only been an incredible opportunity to discuss recent cyber events and shape future cyber policy making, these events have also been where I’ve made new professional connections and lifelong friendships with peers across the industry."
Kim Gajewski
Principal Consultant
Mandient (Google Cloud)
"UWIC was the first women-focused event I attended and it was such a valuable experience because of the caliber and accessibility of the speakers. Intimate events are a wonderful way to really get to know everybody in the room, and the fact that it was attended by more than just women showed us the mentalities that our allies have for advancing our place in the industry. The talks were relevant and almost every point made on a panel hit home for me personally. I left feeling so valued and enriched by the women around me. I met women I looked forward to seeing elsewhere all year. Whereas I might have been intimidated to introduce myself to a Google or DHS exec at a larger conference, at UWIC we felt like friends."
Maril Vernon
Senior Application Security Architect
Aquia
"I was introduced to The Cyber Guild through my professional network and attended my very first UWIC Summit as a panel speaker in 2022. I was blown away by the access to women and ally leaders in cyber who shared their career journeys, lessons learned, thought leadership on emerging technological trends and best practices to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion at work. You don't want to miss this fun and high energy event with your peers from the cyber community!"
LaLisha Hurt, UWIC22 Speaker and Cybee Owl Owner
Industry Advisor, Public Sector Federal
Splunk

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events are currently scheduled. Check back soon.

Past Events

UWIC23_STD_LinekedIn
UWIC
October 3, 2023
8:00 AM
UWIC_22 image
UWIC
September 27, 2022
8:00 AM
2021 thumbnail_UWIC -Emergence- (1)
UWIC
October 5, 2021
1:00 PM