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Women in Security and Privacy (WISP)

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Overview

Founded
2014
Crunchbase Rank
#525940

WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of privacy and security.

Women in Security & Privacy (WISP) is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2014, that advances women and underrepresented communities in the security and privacy fields through advocacy, education, events and training, mentoring and networking, leadership development, scholarships, career and job resources, and a platform for publishing research—open to all.

Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
Type
Nonprofit

Company Size

Employees
 
23
Range11–50 employees
110K+

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Followers

 
28,605

Press Coverage

DateArticle
Oct 29, 2014Women In Security & Privacy Event Packs TRUSTe Office - TRUSTe Blog
Event Sponsors

Specialties

Advancing WomenPrivacy and SecurityEducationNon-Profit

Categories

AssociationCorporate TrainingEducationLegalNon ProfitPersonal DevelopmentPrivacyProfessional NetworkingTrainingWomen's

Event Appearances

8 events · 7 sponsor
RSA Conference 2023
Apr 24, 2023·Sponsor
DEF CON 2019
Aug 8, 2019·Sponsor
Black Hat USA 2019
Aug 3, 2019·Sponsor
Black Hat USA 2018
Aug 4, 2018·Sponsor
Black Hat USA 2017
Jul 22, 2017·Sponsor
IoT Privacy Summit 2015
Jun 17, 2015·Sponsor
Be Smart Out Loud - Transforming ‘showing up’ into seizing the moment and the day
May 20, 2015·Organizer
Be Smart Out Loud - Transforming ‘showing up’ into seizing the moment and the day
May 20, 2015·Sponsor

Product

NameDescription
Networking & MentorshipProvides mentorship programs, local events, and networking opportunities for women in privacy and security.
EducationOffers online and in-person events, podcasts, and workshops to enhance knowledge in privacy and security.
Advancement & LeadershipFacilitates opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles in privacy and security.
EventsOrganizes various events to foster learning and networking among professionals in the industry.
Job BoardA platform to find job opportunities or candidates in the privacy and security sectors.
MentoringOffers guidance and support for career advancement through mentoring relationships.