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Keep up with us as we share recaps of events and educational resources to empower you to learn more about cybersecurity and stay safe online!
Career Spotlight: Nia Mack
November 13, 2024
Meet Nia Mack, Senior Risk Advisor at First Citizens Bank and learn about her journey in cybersecurity, her career inspirations, and lessons she’s learned along the way.
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Cybersecurity Workshop
October 30, 2024
Project Cyber partners with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to introduce nearly 60 Girl Scouts to the exciting world of cybersecurity, helping them earn their Cybersecurity Investigators badge!
Career Spotlight: Racquel Butler
October 23, 2024
Meet Racquel Butler and learn about her journey in cybersecurity, how rotational programs can benefit those just starting out in their career, and some things to consider when seeking a new role in cybersecurity.
Career Spotlight: Virginia Mayo
September 23, 2024
Meet Virginia Mayo and learn about her current role as Vice President of Global Security and Resiliency at Kyndryl, her perspective on the importance of diverse thought in cybersecurity, and the critical role mentorship plays in uplifting women in this field.
Career Spotlight: Karolyn Maloney
August 19, 2024
Meet Karolyn Maloney and learn about her current role as Vice President of Cyber Risk at Teledoc Health, her experiences across various areas of cybersecurity and industries, and her advice for those considering a career in cybersecurity.
Career Spotlight: Jinisha Norwood
July 15, 2024
Meet IBM Principal Cyber Security Architect Jinisha Norwood and learn about her journey in tech and cybersecurity, her tips for staying current with ever-evolving cyber threats, and how to embrace your unique background and leverage it to achieve success.
Career Spotlight: Rachel Bierner
May 22, 2024
Meet Project Cyber Co-Founder Rachel Bierner and learn more about her journey in tech and cybersecurity, her thoughts on diverse and inclusive teams, and her advice for those aspiring to reach leadership positions in cybersecurity.
Career Spotlight: Sandra Liu from 'Cybersecurity With Sandra'
April 4, 2024
Meet Sandra Liu, a cybersecurity content creator and influencer, and learn more about her journey, how she found herself in the cybersecurity world, and what she’s doing now to help others forge a career path in this space.
SIILK and Regalettes Teen Leadership Conference Redux
June 24, 2023
Project Cyber celebrates another year of partnership with SIILK and Regalettes, Inc. for their Teen Leadership Conference.
Project Cyber + DIY Girls Cybersecurity Workshop
March 22, 2023
Project Cyber partners with local Los Angeles non-profit DIY Girls to bring awareness of cybersecurity to GALS middle-school learners.
Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week
October 20, 2021
Project Cyber Co-Founder Rachel Bierner participated in a CYBER.ORG panel discussion during Cyber Career Week to discuss how students can make the leap from K-12 cyber education to the cyber workforce!
Another Year of Partnership with NCWIT and Girls Who Code
June 1, 2021
Project Cyber celebrates another year of partnership with the National Center for Women in Information Technology for their annual Award for Aspirations in Computing and with Girls Who Code for their Summer Immersion Program.
NCWIT Award for Aspirations
December 1, 2020
Project Cyber is proud to be the official Los Angeles Affiliate for the National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) for 2020!
Helping Girl Scouts earn their cybersecurity badge
October 15, 2020
Project Cyber helps Girl Scouts in the council from Pennekamp Elementary School in Manhattan Beach, California earn their cybersecurity badge!
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
July 15, 2020
Project Cyber partnered with Bank of America and Girls Who Code to host a virtual cybersecurity activity for the annual Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program in Charlotte, NC.
Mindbender Academy Summer Camp
June 10, 2020
Project Cyber partners with Frisco Education Foundation’s annual Mindbender Academy Summer Camp in Frisco, TX to host a virtual cybersecurity workshop.
MOSTe Career Fair
February 15, 2020
Project Cyber co-founders Rachel Bierner, Regina Cadavid, and Cora Quon attend the MOSTe Career Fair to talk about cybersecurity and different career opportunities in the industry.
SIILK/Regalettes Teen Leadership Conference
August 3, 2019
Project Cyber partnered with SIILK and the Regalettes, Inc. to host a cybersecurity workshop for the annual SIILK/Regalettes Teen Leadership Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
Project Cyber + MOSTe Cyber Workshop
April 20, 2019
Project Cyber partners with MOSTe to host a half-day cybersecurity workshop at the Johnnie L. Cochran Middle School in Los Angeles, CA.