Ryen Buchanan
I got into cyber through… the simple fact of being born in the late 90’s. There’s a generational gap both above and below for base-level technical competency, and I’m lucky to have grown up in the era I did – with cheap computers, CD-ROM games, using HTML and CSS on my blog instead of pre-made […]
Victoria Schiffer
I got into cyber…through our company’s CISO, who saw my experience and skills as valuable to our Security team, hired me into his team and said shortly after, “you’re like a fish takes to water.” But let’s circle back a little: I began my career journey as a Software Engineer once I completed my business […]
Will Markow
Debbie Sallis, Executive Director of The Cyber Guild, recently sat down with Will Markow, Senior Vice President of Workforce Solutions with CyberWarrior.com, to discuss his thoughts on cybersecurity as a meaningful career and hear more about his unique role in cybersecurity… Debbie: Will, you have quite a unique role when it comes to cybersecurity. Can […]
Candice Frost
Debbie Sallis, Executive Director of The Cyber Guild, recently sat down with Colonel (Ret) Candice E. Frost, Account Executive, Integrated DoD account at Nightwing, to discuss cybersecurity as a meaningful career and her recent transition from the military to commercial business… Debbie: Candice, you’ve recently transitioned from an officer in the military to commercial business. […]
David Boyer
Debbie Sallis, Executive Director of The Cyber Guild, recently sat down with David Boyer, Chairman and CEO of GlobalWatch Technologies, Inc., to discuss cybersecurity as a meaningful career and how to build trusted relationships to build your success… Debbie: David, tell us about how a young Air Force officer involved in Military Airlift Special Ops […]
Chuck Brooks
I got into cyber… My journey into the cyber world was an early one. I handled security issues when I worked for the late Senator Arlen Specter on The Hill and the transition to our digital world was just beginning. Later I joined the Department of Homeland Security shortly after its founding. I was assigned […]
Alan Delahunty
I got into cyber… through my work in insurance. For me, a positive cyber mindset is… to always be open, mindful, and continue to learn. Cyber is consistently changing and keeping up with insurance trends and coverages is extremely important. I like to educate others on this topic and host multiple educational seminars each year! […]
Jon Check
I got into cyber… by forging my own unconventional path into cybersecurity, coming from a background in environmental science. Early in my career, I was doing hazardous material cleanup and after a long day fraught with danger, mostly caused by my co-workers, I decided to make a change. Problem-solving has always been one of my […]
John Sherman
Debbie Sallis, Executive Director of The Cyber Guild, recently sat down with John Sherman to discuss his thoughts on cybersecurity as a meaningful career and hear insights gained from his journey to becoming CIO DoD… Debbie: John, how did you get into cyber? John: I am in cybersecurity because I took opportunities beyond the day […]
Sam Reddy
I got into cyber… After 18-20 years in IT, navigating diverse roles in system engineering and solution architecture. In 2012, I faced an audit challenge for a federal client where the auditors struggled with understanding secure encrypted communication, hindering the closure of secured findings that were reported as unsecured. Realizing the gap between technical and […]