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Who We Are

The º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter is dedicated to creating a strong, supportive community at Metropolitan State University of Denver that empowers students to thrive in cybersecurity. We strive to foster education, leadership, and meaningful engagement in the field while building a network of students passionate about protecting and innovating in the digital world.

Mission

Our mission is to help close the gender gap in cybersecurity by increasing representation, expanding opportunities, and empowering women to pursue and succeed in cybersecurity careers. Through mentorship, technical skill development, professional networking, industry partnerships, campus collaboration, and hands-on learning experiences, we prepare our members to confidently enter, contribute to, and lead the cybersecurity workforce. Together, we cultivate an environment where every member feels supported, valued, and inspired to make a lasting impact in the field.

Goals

Our goals include closing the gender gap in cybersecurity by increasing representation and opportunity, providing access to mentorship, technical development, and professional networking, and actively encouraging women to pursue and succeed in cybersecurity careers. Through collaboration with industry partners, campus initiatives, and hands-on learning experiences, we aim to prepare our members to confidently enter and lead in the cybersecurity workforce.

Officers

Upcoming Events

Women in CyberSecurity Capture the Flag (CTF)

Dates: Thursday, September 24 – Sunday, September 27

Time: 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM

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Can’t attend? Email [email protected] to receive step-by-step instructions on joining the competition remotely.

Event Details: Test your technical skills, solve security puzzles, and learn ethical hacking techniques at the WiCyS Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge! Participants will compete to solve challenges across web exploitation, cryptography, digital forensics, and more.10 winners from this event will be chosen to form the official WiCyS Hacking Team, where you’ll get hands-on training to learn how to CTF and compete in various cybersecurity competitions! No prior experience required—mentors will be on hand to help beginners get started. Bring your laptop and join us for a fun, competitive hands-on experience!

WiCyS Monthly Study Group Session

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Time: 3:30 – 4:00 PM

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Event Details: Join the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) student chapter for a group study session! This session is open to all CS and CYB students across campus. Whether you are preparing for certifications like CompTIA Security+, working on hands-on labs, or solving technical security challenges, this session provides a collaborative environment to ask questions, share resources, and study alongside peers.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

SAVE THE DATES!

Women in CyberSecurity Open House

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Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM

Location: Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

Administration Building, Suite 310

1201 5th Street | Denver, CO | 80204

Event Details: Join WiCyS club members for our Fall Open House. Open to non-members. Hear about upcoming events, socialize with fellow students.

October 5

  • Lockheed Martin x C2Hub Conversation
  • 9:30 – 10:45 AM

October 22

  • WiCyS Industry Networking Event
  • 4:00 – 6:00 PM

More details to follow soon!

2027 WiCyS National Organization Annual Conference

Dates: March 17-19, 2027

Location: Gaylord Rockies 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80019

Event Details: The 13th annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government and industry.

 

 

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Join º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver WiCyS, to find community, build your network, sharpen your skills, gain access to scholarships & internships, as well as connect with mentors who can help you grow in cybersecurity!

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Daniel Pittman, Department of Computer Sciences | email [email protected]

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CyberRunners

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Daniel Pittman, Department of Computer Sciences | email: [email protected]

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ranjidha Rajan, Department of Computer Sciences | email [email protected]

Contact

If you have any questions or would like more information, please visit the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology or email [email protected]

Email Dr. Denise Mowder

Office Location

We are located in the Administration Building, Suite 310.

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mailing Address

Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box 10
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362