Blacks in Cybersecurity

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⚔️ Our mission is to enhance the representation and participation of the Black Community in the Offensive Security Community and industry. We are committed to achieving this through providing comprehensive educational opportunities, specialized training, and enriching networking experiences. By offering real-world exposure and leveraging our strategic partnerships, we aim to empower individuals, foster diversity, and drive inclusive excellence in the field of offensive security.⁠ ⁠ #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity #BIC_RedTeam #RedTeam #OffensiveSecurity #LitLikeBIC

⚔️ Our mission is to enhance the representation and participation of the Black Community in the Offensive Security Community and industry. We are committed to achieving this through providing comprehensive educational opportunities, specialized training, and enriching networking experiences. By offering real-world exposure and leveraging our strategic partnerships, we aim to empower individuals, foster diversity, and drive inclusive excellence in the field of offensive security. #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity #BIC_RedTeam #RedTeam #OffensiveSecurity #LitLikeBIC

The BIC Speaker Development Program equips participants with the communication tools necessary to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Through structured training in speech preparation, delivery techniques, and specialized content development, participants learn to articulate technical information clearly, engage audiences, and deliver impactful presentations within their respective fields. POC: Sydney Johns & Darren Spencer https://lnkd.in/e_MGZ8y #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity #BlackInCyber #BIC_CLADP #BIC_SDP #BIC_Speakers #BIC_SpeakerDevelopmentProgram

🛡️Meet the team! The BIC Blue Team Development Program seeks to add to the growing number of Defensive Security Professionals. This program includes both in-house programs and classes as well as external organizations or instructors that come to instruct. #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity #BIC_BlueTeam #DFIR #SOC #DefensiveSecurity #LitLikeBIC

Meet Dr. Palmer ! 🧬 He leads the BBCI Committee @ BIC HQ! This program works towards exploring Biohacking, BioCyberSecurity, Cyberbiosecurity intersections (BBCI), to foster a community of individuals passionate about advancing the potential uses of biological components and resources critical to the bioeconomy and environment through the security intersections of biology, cyber/physical systems, and experimentation. This committee is guided by Dr. Xavier-Lewis Palmer, PhD. He holds a PhD in Engineering, MS in Cybersecurity, MS In Biotechnology, BS Biology, and BA in Philosophy, in addition to numerous authorships publications across device fabrication characterization, and usage, tissue engineering, and security. In between work and research, he likes to mentor others, offer advice on projects, and participate in community bio initiatives to learn and further positive, community-building engagement. He enjoys group projects with a passion for biomedical technologies and their potential benefits for society, in addition to educating individuals to gain skills for the betterment of their community. “We must continue learning”, he believes. Join our community here: https://lnkd.in/eCwTiVd #BlacksInCyber #LitLikeBIC #BlackInCyber #BICBIOCYBER #Biocybersecurity #BioInfromatics #BlacksInCybersecurity #BlackInCybersecurity

🧠 This program aims to create an environment to support BIC members in their aspirations while supporting their mental health! #LitLikeBIC #BIC_MentalHealth #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity #BIC #mentalhealthawareness

Meet our Differently Abled Committee & Program Lead, Lena Thompson 🏳️🌈 ! "As the Differently Abled Community Coordinator at Blacks in Cybersecurity Headquarters (BIC), I ensure that people who are neurodiverse or differently abled have access to the services, accommodations, and resources they need to fully participate in educational or community activities." #Cybersecurity #Infosec #LitLikeBIC #BlacksInCyber #blacksincybersecurity #BIC #blacksincyber #blackincyber #blackincybersecurity #BICDA #BIC_DA #DifferentlyAbled #HackersWithDisabilities

BMIC is a section of the BIC organization for male identifying or non-binary individuals who are interested in Cybersecurity and desire the support of this community to advance both professionally and personally. POC: Christen Madison & Jones Baraza #BMIC #BlackMenInCyber #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity

The BWIC committees’ mission will be to empower Black women in Cybersecurity by fostering a diverse and inclusive community that champions excellence! POC: Keena Williams, CSM & Francisca Afua Opoku-Boateng, Ph.D. #BWICC #BWIC #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCyber #BlacksInCybersecurity #WomenInCyber