Scholarships
Need help attending an event or furthering your education? Keep an eye out for a scholarship that fits your needs. All are welcome to apply.
HCCA Virtual Healthcare Privacy Conference
WISP is proud to partner with the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA) to offer one complimentary pass to the Virtual Healthcare Privacy Conference on November 5, 2025.
If you're passionate about healthcare privacy or compliance, this is your chance to attend a leading industry event and connect with a community of professionals committed to ethical practice and regulatory excellence.
🔗 Event details: https://my.corporatecompliance.org/s/community-event?id=a1mUQ000002vPwbYAE
InfoSec World Free Expo Pass
We are partnering with InfoSec World 2025, the premier event for security leaders happening October 27–29, 2025, in Orlando, FL.
Announcing some exciting news! We are offering FREE Expo Passes to InfoSec World 2025 ($695 value)!
The InfoSec World Expo Pass includes:
Access to 150+ top tech exhibitors
Keynotes from industry leaders
Hands-on Tech Theater sessions
Networking + meals & cocktails
Come visit us at the WISP (Women in Security and Privacy) booth to connect with professionals advancing diversity in cybersecurity and privacy and learn how our programs can support your growth and leadership in the field.
Claim your FREE Expo Hall pass by Sept 10, 2025, with code ISW25-WISP-EXPOHALL
Authenticate 2025
WISP is excited to partner with Authenticate to offer 3 in-person conference passes!
Now in its 6th year, the Authenticate Conference, hosted by FIDO Alliance, has become a premier event for professionals advancing passkeys and related technologies to create a more secure web.
The 2025 program focuses on achieving usable security across the account lifecycle, with sessions on:
Passkey implementation case studies & best practices
Account onboarding
Remote identity verification & proofing
Authorization & session security
Biometrics & device authentication
Cybersecurity/fraud detection
Digital identity & wallets
The future of digital identity & authentication
🗓 Apply by September 10, 2025
💡All are welcome! Travel and accommodation are not included.
Hacker Halted
We’re excited to bring the WISP community FREE passes to two great conferences in Atlanta, GA, on October 1 to 2, 2025, and exclusive training discounts!
🔹 Hacker Halted 2025
An annual cybersecurity conference bringing together industry experts, ethical hackers, and security professionals for keynotes, technical workshops, and panels on the latest threats and solutions.
🎟️ Use code HHWISPVIP for your free pass: Register here
🔹 Global CISO Forum 2025 (Invite-Only!)
A closed-door gathering of top CISOs and executives from across industries, now in its 14th year. Expect interactive discussions and insights on the most pressing issues in information security.
🎟️ Use code GCFWISPVIP for your free pass: Register here
✨ Special Training Offer
In addition to the conferences, WISP members can access EC-Council’s world-class training at a special discounted rate. Check out the flyer and our website for more information.
💰 $2,199 (regularly $3,299) with code HHWISPTRAIN
👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hacker-halted-2025-tickets-1060396758249?aff=oddtdtcreator
Data Privacy for Health & Life Sciences Summit
WISP is excited to partner with MyData Trust for the Data Privacy for Health & Life Sciences Summit, taking place on September 30, 2025, in San Francisco, CA!
This exclusive one-day event brings together industry leaders, legal experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges, and regulations shaping health data privacy. Attendees will gain:
✨ Expert-led sessions
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Actionable insights to stay ahead in an evolving privacy landscape
Through this partnership, WISP is awarding 5 in-person passes 🎟️ (travel and accommodation not included). All are welcome to apply!
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
We’re excited to announce our latest partnership with TechCrunch Disrupt — one of the most anticipated tech conferences of the year!
🌟 8 General Admission passes available for the WISP community
📍 San Francisco, CA
📅 October 27–29, 2025
All are welcome to apply!
Deadline to apply: September 10, 2025
Please note: Travel and accommodation are not included.
InfoSec World
We’re excited to partner with CyberRisk Alliance to offer 5 passes to the WISP community to InfoSec World 2025! 🎉
InfoSec World is celebrating its 30th year, bringing together 1,500+ security practitioners and executives! Known as the “Business of Security” conference, this event features expert insights, dynamic keynotes, and interactive breakout sessions to help you better prevent, detect, and respond to today’s security challenges.
📅When: October 27—29, 2025
📍Where: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
✅ All are welcome to apply
❌ Travel and accommodation are not included
Privacy+Security Forum Fall Academy
WISP is excited to partner with the Privacy + Security Forum to offer scholarships for this year’s Fall Forum, taking place November 12–14, 2025, in Washington, DC.
This three-day event will feature 60+ sessions, workshops, and keynotes spanning privacy, security, AI, regulation, incident response, healthcare, marketing, and more.
Scholarship Details:
If selected, you’ll receive a complimentary pass valid for pre-conference workshops and the main event. Attendance on all three days is encouraged but not required.
Note: Travel and accommodation are not included.
All are welcome to apply!
SecOps Group Pentester & Red Teamer Exam Scholarship
WISP is excited to partner with SecOps Group to offer an exclusive opportunity for our community:
🎓 12 AI/ML Pentester Testing Exams
🎓 12 Red Teamers Exams
📌 First come, first served – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
📅 Deadline to claim your spot: August 11
🕒 You must then claim your seat by Aug 15th. You don’t have to take the exam by the 15th—just claim it by then.
Don’t miss your chance to level up your offensive security skills with industry-recognized certifications!
All are welcome to apply!
🗓️ Application Deadline: CLOSED!!!! ALL EXAM SEATS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED!
OpenSSL Conference
Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is thrilled to partner with OpenSSL to offer 4 complimentary passes to the upcoming OpenSSL Conference, taking place October 7–9, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic.
This three-day conference will bring together cryptography experts, developers, and enthusiasts from around the world who are shaping the future of secure communications.
Guided by OpenSSL’s mission—to foster trust, ensure security, and promote open collaboration—the event highlights the core values of transparency, innovation, and community engagement.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Learn from leading voices in the industry
Connect with a global network of peers
Engage directly with the OpenSSL Library community
Be part of the conversation. Be part of the mission.
We welcome all to apply!
Please note: scholarships cover event registration only. Travel and accommodation are not included.
🗓️ Application Deadline: August 6, 2025
MAD20—Round 2!
Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) and MAD20 are offering the remaining seats of our 100 scholarship allotment for the MAD20 MITRE ATT&CK® training program! Selected scholars will gain access to the following courses:
Each scholarship includes up to 25 CPE credits for video content, with additional credits available for range content.
This round of applications is due by August 15, 2025! Share your story and how this scholarship will benefit you.
For more information and to apply, visit our Scholarship Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9OUljgL9OtClsScB9xLMLDaOyCxYgilxWjn4dDooFmjCuEQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Join us in advancing your career and making a difference in cybersecurity and privacy!
DataWeek Scholarship
WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer exclusive scholarships for the WISP community to attend Data Week 2025, the premier data science and AI conference.
📅 When & Where:
• September 3-5, 2025 · Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
• September 10-12, 2025 · Live Online
3 PRO Passes
Learn more about the conference at https://dataweek.co/conference/
All are welcome to apply!
Application Deadline: July 14, 2025
API World & Cloud X Scholarship
WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer exclusive scholarships for the WISP community to attend either API World, the world’s largest API and microservices conference, or CloudX, the premier digital convergence for international cloud computing and development.
API World 2025 takes place on:
📅 September 3-5, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
📅 September 10-12, 2025 live online
3 PRO Passes
CloudX 2025 takes place on:
📅 September 3-5, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
📅 September 10-12, 2025 live online
3 PRO Passes
All are welcome to apply!
Application Deadline: July 14, 2025
Privacy Bootcamp Training Scholarship
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Privacy Bootcamp, the leader in online IAPP exam preparation, to offer 10 scholarships to members of the WISP community.
🛠️ Scholarship recipients can choose from the following IAPP certification prep courses:
✅ CIPP/US
✅ CIPP/E
✅ CIPP/C
✅ CIPT
✅ CIPM
✅ AIGP
Each course includes:
Guided e-Study Modules
Digital Flashcards
Practice Questions
Interactive Exercises
A Quick Reference "Cheat Sheet"
A Live-Exam Simulation Environment
📌 Please note: The IAPP exam fee is not included in this scholarship.
All are welcome to apply!
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025
Render ATL 2025
WISP has partnered with Cyber Thriver and Render community partner Geraldine O. to offer 8 General Admission badges to Render, June 11-13 in Atlanta, GA— the tech conference and expo unlike anything you've ever seen. 🎡✨
Render is a carnival of innovation, code, and culture, where the power of artificial intelligence meets the extraordinary.
Details:
🔹 No travel or lodging covered
🔹 General Admission access
Thank you to Cyber Thriver for providing these scholarship badges!
Learn more about our incredible community partner Geraldine O. and her work with Render.
All are welcome to apply!
Hacker Summer Camp 2025
Are you ready to level up your career in privacy and security? Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is excited to offer scholarships to four major conferences during #HackerSummerCamp 2025 in Las Vegas!
🚀 Scholarship Opportunities Include:
🔹 The Diana Initiative – August 4, 2025
🔹 SquadCon – August 5–6, 2025
🔹 Black Hat USA – August 6–7, 2025
🔹 DEF CON 33 – August 7–10, 2025
These events bring together some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity, privacy, and tech. Whether you're just starting out or growing into a leadership role, these scholarships offer access to transformative talks, community networking, and cutting-edge workshops.
🎓 All scholarships will include a full pass to a conference and some scholarships include travel support—details will be confirmed upon selection.
All are welcome to apply!
DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025
WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer 3 All-Access PRO Passes to the upcoming DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025!
DeveloperWeek Leadership, the leading conference for engineering managers, dev team leads, and technical executives!
Join top engineering leaders to explore team management, dev tools, and innovation strategies.
📍 In-Person: May 28–29, 2025 | South San Francisco, CA
💻 Virtual: June 4–5, 2025
🎟 Scholarship includes a PRO Pass (does not include travel or accommodation)
🗓 Apply by April 30, 2025
👉 All are welcome to apply!
AI DevSummit 2025
WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer 3 All-Access PRO Passes to the upcoming AI DevSummit 2025!
Choose how you attend:
📍 In-Person: May 28–29, 2025 | Santa Clara Convention Center, South San Francisco, CA
💻 Online: June 4–5, 2025 | Live Virtual Experience
These PRO Passes include access to keynotes, technical sessions, AI workshops, networking opportunities, and more.
📌 Note: This scholarship does not include travel or accommodation.
🗓️ Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2025
👉 All are welcome to apply! Don’t miss your chance to deepen your knowledge in AI and machine learning alongside top experts in the field!
Offensive X 2025
WISP has partnered with Offensive X to offer 10 scholarships for its upcoming conference in Athens, Greece! This is an exciting opportunity for WISP members to attend a premier cybersecurity event and expand their knowledge and network.
📅 Conference Dates: June 18-19, 2025
📍 Location: Athens Conservatoire, Athens, Greece
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
🎟 Scholarship Covers: Conference registration (travel & accommodation not included)
⏳ Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
Identiverse 2025
WISP is proud to partner with #Identiverse for the 2025 conference, happening June 3-6 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV! 🎉
We are offering 10 scholarships for WISP members to attend this premier event on digital identity, security, and privacy. Does not include travel or accommodation.
📅 Apply by April 9, 2025!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your knowledge.