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ABOUT
WICYS @ UCI

OUR STORY

Founded in 2019 as a research lab initiative at UCI, we're the student chapter of the national Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) organization. Last year we transitioned to fully undergrad-led leadership. This year we're building something new — a quarterly cybersecurity project competition, hands-on workshops, corporate tours, and a community that shows up for each other.

WiCyS @ UCI members at a UCI Division of Career Pathways event

OUR MISSION

To recruit, retain, and advance women and underrepresented groups in cybersecurity through hands-on projects, workshops, networking, and community.

WHY WICYS?

A WiCyS member presenting to an audience at a chapter event
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REAL-WORLD CYBER EXPERIENCE

Ship a security product you can point to in an interview.

Students discussing research posters at a UCI security and privacy poster session
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CYBER + AI RESEARCH AT UCI

Direct lines into the labs doing the work on campus.

A large group of students at a WiCyS industry networking event
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INDUSTRY NETWORKING

Speakers, corporate tours, and mentors who hire.

WiCyS members sharing food on a picnic blanket on the UCI lawn
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COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS

Socials, study nights, and people who show up for you.

A keynote session at the WiCyS national conference in Washington, DC
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WICYS NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Travel with the chapter to the annual national conference.

FAQ

Q: Can I join if I'm not a woman?

A: Yes! Everyone's welcome. All majors, all backgrounds, all experience levels.

Q: Do I need coding experience?

A: Basic programming is preferred but not required. We teach cybersecurity tools, version control, and AI techniques in our workshops.