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About

Who We Are, What We Do, and How to Join

Who We Are

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS): UTEP Student Chapter at the University of Texas at El Paso. We work to provide resources and opportunities in cybersecurity to help members advance their careers and assist in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity. See below for our current club officers and advisors.

Student Officers:

  • President
    Jazmin Marquez
  • Vice President
    Jenna Murphree
  • Secretary
    Nathan A. Ramirez
  • Treasurer
    Brianna Gurrola
  • Web Manager
    Cidayin Nahuat
  • Events Manager
    Name
  • Social Media Manager
    Tzetzaith Rivero
  • Social Media Manager
    Emily Fernandez
  • RSO/ESLC Representative
    Emily Ayoub
  • External Relations Representative
    Viviana Cadena

Advisors:

  • WiCyS Faculty Advisor
    Image of WiCyS Faculty Advisor Monika Akbar, Ph.D
    Monika Akbar, Ph.D
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What We Do

Workshops:

The club hosts workshops on cybersecurity topics throughout the semester. We aim to give members a competitive edge through introductory and hands-on experiences within cybersecurity. These workshops are open to anyone and can cover a range of topics from Android Hacking to the inner workings of power plants.

Women in CyberSecurity:

One of our goals as a student chapter of WiCyS is to assist in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity. We aim to achieve this through uplifting the voices of our women members, promoting female role models within cybersecurity and encouraging student participation in WiCyS events like the annual WiCyS conference.

Connecting with Industry:

Our members go on to competitive internships and full-time employment with technology companies, governmental agencies and research laboratories. They pay this forward by returning to share their experiences with fellow chapter members.

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How to Join

If you are a student interested in joining WiCyS at UTEP:

  • Show up to our events! Being a member at the university level does not require members to pay dues. Just show up eager to learn.
  • Become a member on MineTracker.
  • Join our Teams Channel for updates and community discussions.
  • Become a national WiCyS member for access to opportunities such as their annual conference, register here and pay the annual $20 due for access. You do not need to be a woman to be a member at the national level.
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