Lindsey Rose

I got into cyber…while I was in college studying communications. During this time, the term “cybersecurity” was a major buzzword, and I was quickly finding myself drawn to the multitude of career paths it presented but didn’t know where to start. Fortunately, while working as a marketing intern, an opportunity presented itself to head up […]

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, Founder and CEO of FourOne Insights, 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 you explain […]

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

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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

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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

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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 […]