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Join Tony Bryan and Debbie McLeod , President of McLeod Information Systems, to learn more ways that small businesses can create, develop, and deploy cybersecurity apprenticeships. It does not have to be complicated and there isn't a one-size-fits-all way to do things. #cybersecurity #apprenticeships

The announcement of our debut episode on LinkedIn Live and our highly anticipated guest speakers.

This episode is a cover of our recently posted blog Top 5 Ways Companies Can Make Apprenticeship Work. https://wecyberup.org/cy-says-blog-makeapprenticeshipwork/ Host, Tony Bryan, covers 5 small things a company can do right now to create an environment that supports entry-level hiring, recruiting, and retention of your teams.

LevelUp Cyber podcast host, Tony Bryan, is joined by the CEO and Founder of Velta Technology, Craig Duckworth. Craig shares how he got started in the industry, why he started Velta, and the difference between IT vs. OT.

In this episode, Tony Bryan shares a few moments and stories about his trip to the White House to represent the 204 newly appointed Apprenticeship Ambassadors. He also shared what the program means, the opportunities it provides, and how you can get involved. https://www.c-span.org/video/?522597-1 /lady-jill-biden-remarks-apprenticeship-ambassador-initiative Tony also spent time talking more about...

In this episode, Tony Bryan shares the 3 questions he asks every potential apprentice when CyberUp is contacted about their cybersecurity apprenticeship. 1. What is your timeline? 2. What is your budget? 3. How do you learn best? These simple questions help point an interested person to the best option for them and ensures they are making the right decision to pursue the industry. There isn't a on...

In this episode of the LevelUp Cyber podcast, host Tony Bryan is joined by guest Dougan Sherwood. Dougan is the Executive Director of the Global Center for Cybersecurity (GCC). GCC is on a mission to increase the diversity of the cybersecurity workforce and connect companies together in a common org to do it collectively. A discussion was had on all of this plus the value of working together. Webs...

In episode 35 of the LevelUp Cyber podcast your host, Tony Bryan is joined by the CEO and co-founder of Cyber Skyline, Franz Payer. Franz and Tony chatted about the difference between skill attainment and checking boxes with degrees and certifications.

In this episode of the LevelUp Cyber podcast, host Tony Bryan is joined by CISO of SSM Health, Gary Chan. Gary shares some of the ways he interviews, offers guidance to mentors, and answers the question "if you could wave a wand to solve the talent pipeline."

On this episode of LevelUp Cyber Podcast we were joined by Eddie Williams. Eddie is a veteran and former PwC Cyber Manager. He shares the importance of rethinking how companies are hiring, the importance of a diverse team, and if he had a magic wand how he would solve the cybersecurity talent pipeline problem.

This podcast hosted by CyberUp's Executive Director, Tony Bryan, provides insights on how individuals can get involved and expand their opportunities to break into a career. It is a continuation of the series.

A follow-up discussion to a blog posted this past week at https://wecyberup.org/are-we-actually-making-a-differing-in-cybersecurity-workforce/ . Fresh from the NICE Conference in Atlanta, Tony Bryan, Executive Director, asks a simple question, "Are we making a difference?" Over six years later, billions of dollars spent, and the creation of tons of new products, training, and certifications we are...

Check out part 3 of the Top 10 ways to not close the cybersecurity skills gap sessions. Today's discussion covers the 5 things companies can do right now to create environments that are conducive to hiring entry-level talent.

Tune in and listen to the PowerUp Cyber Games powerhouse team from Parkway School District's SPARK Program. Drew, Ellie, and Chris share their experiences and recommendations on how to help teachers, students, and volunteers more successful in competitions.

Over the next 10 podcasts Tony Bryan, Executive Director at CyberUp, will share the top 10 ways our country should be looking at the idea of a "skills gap" and how we can reimagine how we grow a healthy cybersecurity talent pool. In part 2 we talk about the marketing machine that has been pumped into the cybersecurity sector and the impact it has had. We discuss skills paths and dive into why call...

Over the next 10 podcasts Tony Bryan, Executive Director at CyberUp, will share the top 10 ways our country should be looking at the idea of a "skills gap" and how we can reimagine how we grow a healthy cybersecurity talent pool. In part 1, we explore the idea of a national cybersecurity talent model and the value standardization across public and private sectors would bring to the table. Simple a...

As we look ahead to the 2021-2022 PowerUp Cyber Games season we invited Lisa Oyler to join the podcast. Lisa is a retired teacher of over 20 years and one of the most respected educators in the country when it comes to cybersecurity curriculum. She shares her experiences, lessons learned, and some stories of inspiration. We also were joined by CyberUp's very own PowerUp Manager, Jess Walden-Gray....

CyberUp apprentice, Christy Burgess, joins Tony Bryan to talk about her path into cybersecurity.

In this episode, Tony Bryan was joined by Alex Jones with Cobalt.io. Alex is an infosec professional with years of experience and a unique background in audio engineering. Hear how he moved from one industry to the other and what his advice is to help you break into your own cybersecurity career.

Director of Cybersecurity at Uncomn, Cory Phipps, joins CyberUp's Executive Director, Tony Bryan, to share how he made the transition from law enforcement into cybersecurity. Cory gives advice on how to get started and ways to keep your career moving forward.

In this episode, Tony Bryan chats about the ways people can gain valuable cybersecurity skills to get the career they want. Over the past 5 years, we have seen an emergence of skill-developing organizations that offer opportunities to learn cyber. Tony breaks down each one, provides his insight into the pros and cons of each one, and hopes to support finding the best path for you.

We are joined by the Founder of Alpine Security and the author of Smartest Person in the Room, Christian Espinosa. Christian shares his experience leading, hiring, and growing a business in cybersecurity.

In this episode we are joined by the F5 Networks research team to discuss their recently published article "Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap." https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/60504-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap Ray Pompon, Malcolm Heath, and Sander Vinberg share their personal journeys and provide advice to companies and individuals trying to make sense of the so-called "skills gap."

Special guest Charles Britt discusses his efforts of how he is creating opportunities for youth from underserved communities. He also shares his thoughts on how companies can do better at hiring candidates from diverse backgrounds.