VILLAGES The BIC Villages are a set of subsections within BIC conferences as well as a separate speaker track. * A "Village @ BIC " denotes a separate functioning village or organization that has come to kiosk or present at a BIC event. To Apply to be a "Village @ BIC" please visit the call for villages section. BIC ATTACK VILLAGE BIC DEFEND VILLAGE

This Blacks In Cybersecurity external Training program is designed to provide accessible and affordable training to our community. The CLADP (Cybersecurity Literacy And Development Program) sets out to cater to youth (K-12 and College) and senior citizens to guide them on the path to learn basic Cybersecurity/Online literacy as well as prepare them for taking on more thorough courses of Cybersecurity related material. The BIC CLADP will be centered around the following: Cybersecurity Literacy Online Safety Voting Safety Cybersecurity Literacy in the Black Community Cybersecurity Job Pipeline/Entrepreneurship Cybersecurity Education Pipeline - College/Courses/Certifications For more information an to get involved, please email BIC Operations or BIC Training .

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BIC COMMITEES The purpose of the BIC Committees is for the better understanding and service to our community and to further to help us connect with and better serve the diversity of the Black community in Cybersecurity. Men's Committee Women's Committee K-12 Committee T33NZ Committee (middle school - high school) HBCU Outreach Committee Differently Abled Committee (Accessibility and Provisions) Continued Learning Committee (serving our senior citizens) International Member Committee (serving our international members) Mentorship Committee LGBTQ+ Committee Please reach out to bicconf.ops@gmail.com to reach the BIC Committee POC.

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THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Mission The Blacks in Cybersecurity Ambassador Program aims to unite and empower local Black cybersecurity communities through networking, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. By establishing location-based groups, the program creates opportunities for individuals to connect, discuss industry topics, and collaborate on initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity. Ambassador skills and qualifications: Diplomacy – the ambassador’s role is primarily diplomatic in nature, so the ability to successfully manage community relations and support positive interactions between BIC@ Location groups and the surrounding community is essential. Negotiation skills – because they frequently lead negotiations on a variety of topics, ambassadors need to be pragmatic and skilled negotiators with a solid understanding of their nation’s positions and interests Relationship building – ambassadors build relationships with their BIC group and the surrounding community, ability to develop and maintain positive relations is a major benefit in this position. Leadership skills – ambassadors oversee and direct their respective communities, assign roles and manage meetings, etc. Conflict resolution – the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate a common ground. Verbal and written communication for understanding project requirements and explaining these needs to employees and third-party providers. Attention to detail to ensure all specifications are met. Problem-solving abilities to correct any challenges or inefficiencies for the best results. Decisiveness and good judgment to address pressing project matters when time is limited. Organization and time management to manage multiple tasks, sometimes for multiple projects, at once. Leadership and motivation to guide team members in making consistent progress. Goal-setting to set realistic deadlines and strategize daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress.

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Volunteer at BIC Welcome to our Volunteer Opportunities Board! We’re excited to share a variety of meaningful roles within our organization, each one offering the chance to make a difference. Explore the positions, see where you can lend your skills, and apply to join us in creating positive change. Your help makes all the difference—check out the opportunities below and start your volunteer journey with us today! Executive Board Read More Director of Communications The Director of Communication & PR oversees strategic communication initiatives, manages public relations activities, and ensures cohesive messaging to promote the organization's image and objectives. Director of Global Ambassador Program The Director of Global Ambassador Program oversees the development and implementation of strategies to engage and empower ambassadors worldwide, fostering connections and advancing the organization's mission on a global scale Director of Finance The Director of Finance oversees the financial management of the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic planning, ensuring financial stability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Blacks in Cybersecurity Mentoring Program’s purpose is to provide mentorship opportunities for the Black community who are seeking opportunities within the cybersecurity field. Mentees will be afforded the opportunity to network with experienced professionals that will allow them to develop new and existing skills focused on honing their goals and personal brand in order to be successful in their career. Watch the program orientation here . and the Mentor program informational here . The Mentorship Program application is here when it is available, currently the application is open. To contact the Mentorship Program Team please email. Program Sponsorship Kit 2025 Donors, Sponsors and Partners help make this opportunity available through resources, vouchers, conference tickets, scholarships & more! Financial Donations: Help us expand our program and reach more mentees. Donate directly on our website . Exam Vouchers & Conference Tickets: Enable professional growth by covering essential certification costs or providing access to industry-leading conferences. Training Scholarships: Give BIC mentees access to transformative courses and workshops, helping them gain critical skills for the future. 2025 Cohort Tiers of Support Bronze: $500 This donation significantly enhances the professional prospects of our mentees. Silver: $1,000 This level plays a pivotal role in guiding mentees towards meaningful professional opportunities like conferences, travel and training. Gold: $10,000 This contribution exemplifies impactful corporate leadership and directly impacts the career trajectories of our mentees, fostering a thriving professional community. Thank you to our 2024 - 2025 Sponsors These organizations have invested their time and have given our pupils oppourtunites through their impactful sponsorship and donations.

The BIC Ujima-Ujamaa Partnership (BIC-Partner program) program is named after the Swahili principles of Ujamaa or “Cooperative Economics” and Ujima or “Collective Work and Responsibility”. The BIC-Partner program is designed to help foster cooperative works between BIC and our Cybersecurity or STEM communities, initiatives, organizations, and businesses. Qualifications for BIC Partners: The candidate(s) must be involved in or own a Cybersecurity or STEM related community initiative, organization, and/or business that could provide a service for the BIC Community in exchange for access to our exclusive community. To inquire please email BIC Opera tions at this email. @ GAWCR is a BIC-Partner. The GACWR was started to offer several levels of resources for Cyber Security Professionals looking for real world, live-fire training, and practice in Red & Blue Team activities. From this mission, an Innovative Ecosystem of Technology has emerged. @ Ree The Cyber Boss, LLC. is a BIC-Partner. ReeTheCyberBoss, LLC offers a variety of services such as workshops, trainings, and consultations. We also like to participate in career days, conferences, and on panels. Please visit our website: https://www.reethecyberboss.com to get more information about our services and prices. @ NABCRMP (National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc.) is a BIC-Partner. Founded in 2019, the National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals, Inc. is a member-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit association dedicated to the professional development of African-American compliance and risk management professionals. @ Blerds Leading Technology, Inc. is a BIC-Partner. Blerds Leading Technology, Inc. (BLT) exists to provide an unconventional hub for all minorities in technology that seek to advance their network and enhance their skills. Our mission is to connect talented individuals with unique opportunities for employment, education, and leadership that might not otherwise be afforded to them due to ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. @ Running Name, LLC is a BIC-Partner. Running Name LLC's mission is to aid businesses and nonprofits through security and design while creating a benchmark for online safety. @ Cybrary is a BIC-Partner. Cybrary's impact initiatives are where they focus on reducing industry-wide gatekeeping, improving security teams, and making a difference throughout the cybersecurity industry and beyond. @ Synack is a BIC-Partner. Synack's impact initiatives include creating a space for mentorship and knowledge sharing, which are force multipliers that garner better results than competition alone. You win and the customer wins. @ KC7 is a BIC-Partner. The cybersecurity industry is plagued by a vicious cycle. You need a very specific set of skills to get a job, but in order to get those skills, you need access to data, which requires a job. With KC7, our goal is to break that cycle. We’re giving everyone access to realistic data that you can use to build cyber analysis skills using real tools and techniques. @ CTF Room is a BIC-Partner. Africa tells a different story when it comes to professional training in cybersecurity. Our objective is to not only offer quality and affordable training to individuals in cybersecurity, but also show that Africa has a tremendous talent pool. The average cost of training a cybersecurity professional has been approximated at between $1,000 - $30,000. For a continent where such figures are astronomical, many dreams of potential disruptive innovations in this space have been shelved. We are changing this, one vault at a time. @ Capital Technology University is a BIC-Partner. The mission of Capitol Technology University is to educate individuals for professional opportunities in engineering, computer and information sciences, and business. We provide relevant learning experiences that lead to success in the evolving global community.

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BIC GIVES BACK OUTREACH INITIATIVE HAVE ITEMS TO SWAP OR GIVE TO OTHERS? Our next #BICGIVESBACK Book, Resource and Computer donation table and swap will be at our next physical event. The table will open at 12:00pm on the day of the event to browse; all materials will be first come, first served with special consideration and browsing times for students and in need community members. If you have items to donate you may let us know in advance by filling out the form below, or simply by bringing items in the day of the event. Want first dibs? Bring an item to swap or share! FILL OUT THE DONATION FORM HERE.

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