Category Archives: WiCys

3/13/25 Cybersecurity & AI: From Career Paths to Industry Impact by WiCyS SJSU Student Chapter

Hosted by Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) SJSU Student Chapter and WiCyS Silicon Valley Chapter

March 13, 2025 
Martin Luther King Library
5 – 8 p.m. 

Open to all SJSU students, faculty and staff, the event will highlight career-focused topics such as: 

  • Cybersecurity, Navigating Through a Career with Purpose
  • Cybersecurity Roles: Job Growth and Career Paths
  • In-Demand Cybersecurity Careers: AI for Security
  • Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional

More event details and panelist bios soon!

A representative from Palo Alto Networks will be available to talk about careers and do a quick look over resumes.

Enterprise vs. Startup in Cybersecurity – October 10, 2024

Startup vs Enterprise Navigating Cybersecurity

Are you curious about the differences between working at a large enterprise and a fast-paced startup in the world of cybersecurity?

https://lu.ma/l5xplbqm
Date: October 10th, 2024
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM PST
Clark Hall 322

We’ve got two amazing speakers to help you explore both sides:

Nadia Mazzarolo – Co-founder/CEO of CoGuard, giving us the inside scoop on the startup mentality and what it’s like to drive innovation and agility.

Alena Funtikova-White – Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at State Farm Insurance, offering a peek into the enterprise environment, where structure and large-scale impact are the name of the game.

Why Attend? Discover the career paths in both types of organizations Learn the pros and cons of each environment Get practical tips for navigating your cybersecurity career! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from experts who have experienced both worlds!

Brought to you by the ISSA Student Chapter at San Jose State University