The CyberWire is pleased to present the 5th Annual Women in Cyber Security Reception on Thursday, October 18, 2018, in Washington, DC.

This annual networking event highlights and celebrates the value and successes of women in the cyber security industry. Leaders from the private sector, academia, and government from across the region and at varying points on the career spectrum can connect with one another to strengthen relationships and build new ones. The Reception also provides a forum for women seeking cyber security careers to connect with the technical and business professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.

The Women in Cyber Security Reception will again be held as an invitation-only event in order to ensure a mix of women with diverse backgrounds and at different career levels.

This year, the event will be held at the at the International Spy Museum’s new location at L’Enfant Plaza with views of the Washington Monument and the US Capitol in Washington, DC. A selection of fine wine, hors d'oeuvres and other refreshments will be served starting at 6:00pm. Welcoming remarks and a toast will be at 7:00pm. All guests will receive a special limited edition fine art print by a female artist from the Baltimore/Washington region, commissioned especially for the occasion.