Katzcy

04/02/2026

We're excited to share that Jessica Gulick has been named one of the female cybersecurity leaders to watch by CISO Whisperer!

She is being recognized as "unquestionably one of Virginia’s most influential cybersecurity ecosystem builders" and cite the importance of her skills in growing the community, talent, and visibility that the cybersecurity field depends on.

We couldn't be prouder of her impact, which is visible around the world, through programs like US Cyber Games and Wicked6Games.

👇👇Full article here:

Virginia’s cybersecurity bench is shaped by a rare mix of public-sector responsibility, higher education, defense adjacency, and workforce development. The

03/29/2026

⏰ Wicked6 is coming to a close in just a few short hours!

Don’t miss out on the final hours to compete on our partner's game platforms, watch the sessions on demand, and tune in at 3:30 pm ET for our live-streamed Attack & Defense competition!

⌨️ 👩‍💻 Game platforms: GL1TCH, GT Edge AI, Hack The Box, Haiku, Inc., Kage株式会社 AutoHack, SANS Institute

01/30/2026

Level up your cybersecurity game with the PlayCyber Podcast — where cyber, esports, and community collide. 🚀 Dive into conversations about cyber skills, career growth, gaming, diversity in tech, and more from the world of PlayCyber. 🌐🔐

👉 Subscribe on Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q040TrPz0

Don’t miss out — follow now on Spotify for new episodes with insights, interviews, and insider perspectives from the cyber community! 🎧🔥

01/19/2026

👩‍💻 Students & Educators!
LoveBytes is your chance to try workshops, hear from industry pros, explore careers, check out cool tech, and meet peers — all for FREE!

👉 Register & plan your day ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q03ZV8Cr0

💻❤️ LoveBytes: Tech Fusion & Career Fest
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, Alexandria, VA (DC-Metro Area)

01/09/2026

Calling all cyber competitors! 💥 Pair up for the No Love Brawl CTF at LoveBytes — limited spots, $15 per player includes lunch.

Sign up today: https://hubs.li/Q03ZRpQ60

NOTE: CTF takes place IN-PERSON at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, Alexandria, VA.

12/23/2025

New podcast episode alert 🎧
“Mindful Gamer: Mixing Esports and Cyber” is live!

Host Jessica Gulick (Commissioner of the US Cyber Team and CEO of Katzcy + PlayCyber) sits down with PK Graff—esports expert, educator, and author of *Mindful Gamer*—to unpack how competitive esports and cybersecurity intersect.

They dive into:
- The shared skills between cyber pros and esports athletes
- Ethical challenges in both spaces
- How schools and employers can harness esports for cyber talent development

Tune in and discover how esports can power the next generation of cyber defenders.

Mindful Gamer: Mixing Esports and Cyber https://hubs.li/Q03YZGJs0

12/18/2025

🔥 Happening TODAY!!

Don’t miss this special live session with PK Graff and Jessica Gulick today at 1 PM ET.

We’re going back to an old-school meeting format to boost real conversation as we dive into "Mindful Gamer," school esports trends, and the future of smart esports with Cyber, AI & Tech.

Join us!
🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03Y09D40

12/16/2025

⏳ Happening soon — don’t miss it!

Join US Cyber Games Commissioner Jessica Gulick and PK Graff for an interactive, old-school-style webinar exploring PK's book, "Mindful Gamer," the evolution of school esports, and what’s next for smart esports infused with Cyber, AI & Tech.

📆 Thursday, December 18
🕐 1:00 pm EST

Save your seat now before registration closes! 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03X_YM-0

12/12/2025

Join Jessica Gulick and PK Graff on Dec 18 at 1 PM ET for a dynamic, old-school, cameras-on interactive webinar diving into PK's book "Mindful Gamer," emerging trends in school esports, and the future of smart esports powered by Cyber, AI & Tech.

If you want a front-row seat to where gaming and tech are headed, don’t wait — register today.

🔗 Sign up: https://hubs.li/Q03X_MPR0

US Cyber Games Wicked6Games

06/10/2025

🐈 Wait… what does a cat have to do with communication? You’ll have to attend to find out—but here’s a hint: it’s not just a “soft skill”… it’s a technical one. 😼

Join Stacy Dunn and the US Cyber Games as she claws her way through the tangled yarn of communication—unpacking how the what, how, and who of your message can make the difference between connection and complete CATastrophe. 🙀

Whether you're leading a team, writing code, or just trying not to step on tails in meetings, you'll leave this session feline fine about your next conversation. 😻

03/05/2025

Check out this incredible event for International Women's Day!

On Friday, March 7th, Jessica Gulick, Katzcy CEO and US Cyber Games Commissioner, will be moderating a panel discussion "From the Arena to the C-Suite: How Sports Shape Women In Tech."

Join Tortora Brayda Institute for AI & Cybersecurity for an inspiring discussion on how teamwork, resilience, and leadership—shaped by sports—help women excel in tech and cybersecurity. Don’t miss this empowering conversation with industry leaders:

⭐ Marne Martin, Emburse
✨ Rekha Gunjal, National Football League
⭐ Shiloh Smiles, US Women's Cyber Team, Inaugural Season
✨ Gabriela Kote, US Cyber Team, Season IV

🚨 Register Now! Women in Tech - Celebrating International Women’s Day 🚨
📅 Date: March 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM PST | Noon EST (90 minutes)
📍 Live on LinkedIn & Streamyard
🎤 Event Title: "From the Arena to the C-suite: How Sports Shape Women in Tech"
🔗 Sign up now: https://hubs.li/Q039ryMg0

Let’s celebrate and support women breaking barriers in tech! 💪💻

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