Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Center for Internet Security awarded the second annual Alan Paller Laureate Program grant to Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) for promoting education, diversity, and addressing the workforce shortage in cybersecurity. WiCyS plans to use the $250,000 grant to fund its Security Training Scholarship program and offer a course on the CIS Critical Security Controls.
Summary:
The Center for Internet Security has awarded a $250,000 grant to Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) for their commitment to promoting education, diversity, and addressing the critical workforce shortage in cybersecurity. WiCyS plans to use the grant to fund its Security Training Scholarship program, which aims to uncover hidden talent, increase diversity in the cyber workforce, empower women with necessary skills, and address the workforce shortage. The grant will also enable WiCyS to offer a course on the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) to better qualify program participants for long-term job security.
The CIS Controls, which are a cornerstone of the CIS organization, were co-founded by Alan Paller, a well-known figure in the cybersecurity industry. Tony Sager, CIS Senior Vice President and Chief Evangelist, expressed excitement over the impact of the Alan Paller Laureate Program on generations of people in cybersecurity careers. WiCyS, influenced by Alan Paller at their inception, has already had a great impact and is finding new ways to further the causes he cared about.
To learn more about the Alan Paller Laureate program and eligibility, visit the Center for Internet Security website. For information about WiCyS and the Security Training Scholarship program, visit the Women in Cybersecurity website. For media inquiries, contact CIS Sr. Media Relations Manager, Kelly Wyland.
