Community Initiatives
For Sponsorship Of Women In Security And Privacy (WISP) At DEF CON
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Amount$20,000
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ProgramCyber
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Date Awarded7/16/2018
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Term3.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
Women in Security and Privacy’s (WISP) has the mission of advancing women to lead the future of privacy and security. The group does this through four main pillars: (a) education: help women identify and achieve the level of education and skills required to succeed in security and privacy positions across multiple industries; (b) mentoring and networking: foster a community for knowledge sharing, collaboration, mentorship, and networking; (c) advancement: support the career advancement of women in security and privacy; and (d) leadership: increase thought leadership by women in security and privacy. As of 2017, women still make up only approximately 11 percent of the cybersecurity industry, and yet there is a massive hiring shortage in cyber security and privacy. This sponsorship grant will support 20 women’s attendance at DEF CON, one of the world’s largest hacker conventions, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will help them further grow their skills and networks in the field.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.communityIn.org
Address
1000 Broadway, Suite 480, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
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