SquadCon Scholars
Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is proud to partner once again with SquadCon, a two-day conference powered by BGH Foundation dba BlackGirlsHack, to bring more women and underrepresented professionals to Hacker Summer Camp 2025 in Las Vegas.
SquadCon’25: Victory by Design will take place August 5–6, 2025, at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Hosted during the week of Hacker Summer Camp, SquadCon offers a one-of-a-kind experience that centers the voices of women and non-binary individuals in cybersecurity through technical talks, hands-on workshops, and inclusive networking opportunities.
This year, SquadCon generously provided 16 passes to WISP, allowing members of our community to attend the conference and be part of this vital gathering. These scholarships help ensure that emerging and established professionals alike can access transformative events that foster growth, visibility, and connection in security and privacy.
WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities in the fields of security and privacy. We’re deeply grateful to SquadCon for their continued support and partnership in making this mission a reality.
Thank you, SquadCon, for championing inclusion and investing in the future of our industry.
We can’t wait to join you in Las Vegas this August!
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We asked this year’s scholarship recipients what they’re most looking forward to at SquadCon and Hacker Summer Camp. See what some of them had to say below!
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Veronika Kyles
Veronika looks forward to the opportunity to support diversity in cybersecurity through networking, learning technical and interpersonal skills, and collaborating with others in the pursuit of excellence in her field. She is inspired by SquadCon's mission to address underrepresentation in cybersecurity and seeks to connect with others that come from similar and unique backgrounds.
Radha Prabhakaran
Radha is excited to explore real-world applications of threat intelligence, blue teaming strategies, and AI in cybersecurity through her attendance at SquadCon. She looks forward to engaging with industry professionals, gaining insights into emerging tools and techniques. This opportunity will also allow her to expand her network, especially as an early career professional passionate about cyber forensics and security.
Omnia Taha
Omnia is excited to learn more about the emerging trends in cyber, participate in workshops, and collaborate with other women in cyber.
Mercy Eze
Mercy is eager to contribute to conversations on building a resilient and inclusive cybersecurity ecosystem. Through the WISP scholarship and her attendance at SquadCon, she looks forward to connect with professionals who are shaping the future of the field while deepening her knowledge of ethical hacking, responsible security research, and the design of AI systems that prioritize privacy and trust.
Haula Galadima
Haula looks forward to talks, networking with fellow women in cybersecurity, and the black girls hack community.
Akshitha Ravi
Akshitha is excited to deepen her knowledge in threat detection and response, especially in real-world SOC environments. She looks forward to learning from experts about the latest trends in cybersecurity tools, automation, and incident handling. Additionally, she is eager to connect with professionals and peers in the industry to gain insights on navigating a successful career in cybersecurity.
Kit Fenrir Amreik
Kit is eager to expand their Cybersecurity fundamentals into exploring ethical hacking; additionally, collaborate and network with other people of the global majority at SquadCon this year!
Myranda Thompson
Myranda is excited to deepen her knowledge of cybersecurity, particularly in offensive security techniques and ethical hacking, to better understand how to protect systems against sophisticated attacks. She looks forward to gaining hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies that are critical in identifying vulnerabilities. Additionally, she is eager to engage with experts and peers at Black Hat to enhance her skills in real-world threat analysis and incident response.
