Black Hat Stories | Lynn Dohm, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
Lynn Dohm describes an overwhelming first experience at a massive cybersecurity event where the exhibitor hall alone provided extensive learning opportunities. The scale of the event and the depth of engagement prevented her from leaving the exhibitor area, highlighting the density of knowledge available. This environment fostered significant professional development through direct interaction with industry players and technologies. The sheer volume of activity demonstrated the critical importance of physical presence in the cybersecurity community.
Black Hat Stories | Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), highlights a critical workforce transition within the cybersecurity sector. She notes that the industry faces an unknown state requiring immediate focus on skill acquisition and builder development. Dohm emphasizes that the Black Hat community functions as a vital family reunion where professionals reconnect and exchange knowledge. Her career began in 2008 at an NSF-funded grant called the National Center for Information Security. This long-term experience underscores the importance of networking within the exhibitor hall to identify necessary skills on the spot.