WiCyS – Women in CyberSecurity

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology · Chennai

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity

"A community of women, men, allies, and advocates that support the WiCyS mission to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity as part of a workforce solution."~ WiCyS

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Members
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Events Hosted
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Industry Partners
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Who We Are

The WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity) Student Chapter at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is part of a global initiative to support and advance women in the cybersecurity field.

Founded to bridge the gender gap in information security, our chapter organizes workshops, CTF competitions, guest lectures, and networking events to build skills, confidence, and community.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower women in cybersecurity through mentorship, hands-on training, and community building — creating pathways for underrepresented talent to lead in the security industry.

Our Vision

A world where women are equally represented in cybersecurity roles — from analysts and engineers to CISOs and researchers — driving innovation and protecting our digital future.

Past Events

Workshops, lectures, and competitions that have shaped our community.

Sentinel
workshopFebruary 03, 2026

Sentinel

A comprehensive workshop on fundamental cybersecurity concepts!

Society
discussionFebruary 03, 2026

Society

A panel discussion on the societal impacts of women in cybersecurity

She Prevails
guest lectureFebruary 03, 2026

She Prevails

A conversation on women and cancer by Dr. Shilpa Germaine Alfred.

Hello World
workshopComing Soon

Hello World

A beginner-friendly workshop to kickstart your cybersecurity journey.

Gatekeepers
hackathonComing Soon

Gatekeepers

Defend the digital fortress - a cybersecurity challenge event.

Antigravity
technicalComing Soon

Antigravity

Breaking barriers in cybersecurity with advanced techniques.

Upcoming Event

Our next major event — the magical OBSCURA CTF experience.

✦ Featured Event

OBSCURA

The Forbidden Cipher — Capture The Flag

Enter a realm where ancient ciphers meet modern cybersecurity. Cryptography, steganography, web exploitation — wrapped in an enchanted CTF unlike any other.

📅 April 10, 2026🕘 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM📍 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Be Part of the Movement

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, WiCyS Sathyabama welcomes you. Join our community of changemakers today.