It all Began With a Simple Idea...

With the two words, "what if", a spark ignited a flame. What if, just for one day, we would forget the state of the current industry? What if we created an experience that gives the same opportunities to women that men have enjoyed for decades? What if we could stand up in union and open our minds and hearts to help make that dream a reality? What if?...

The first Lookout S(h)ecurity Bootcamp was held on June 23rd at Lookout's Headquarters in San Francisco. A combined effort between the Lookout Diversity Steering Committee and HackerOne, twenty five women were given the opportunity to participate in something truly unique. A one day, free-to-attend hands-on training session in security from professionals in the industry culminating with a grand prize raffle to attend DEF CON 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada. When the application process was opened, nobody knew what to expect. Much to the surprise of everyone involved, over one hundred applications were received in the first three days, four times the amount that could even attend.

Over the course of the next six months, two more Lookout S(h)ecurity Bootcamps were held in Lookout's other offices with variations on the original theme, one in Boston and one in Toronto. However, the Lookout S(h)ecurity Bootcamps were destined for something much greater.

In late December 2017, Matt Torbin, Tad Whitaker and Laura Buitrago wrote the official proposal to create Day of Shecurity. The goal: Bigger, Bolder, BADDER. Making a small splash simply wasn't going to suffice. The Day of Shecurity had to be something that made an asteroid size impact to the industry. Something big enough and bold enough to make permanent changes to the industry. In short, the Day of Shecurity couldn't simply be a whisper; it had to be a deafening roar.

The attendance at the 2018 event in San Francisco was 10 times as large. In 2019, Day of Shecurity pushed that number an additional 20%. These events enabled women to learn more about the cybersecurity industry, receive free hands-on technical training, and develop mentoring relationships - most importantly they found career opportunities from the amazing sponsors.

THANK YOU to all of our sponsors for believing in our message, our vision and sharing our passion to create opportunities for women and under-represented minorities. Please join us at at our next event to take part in what we believe is the continuation of creating a community that will change the course of our industry forever.

Together, we can make a difference.