CyberUp

LevelUp Cyber

LevelUp Cyber is a podcast hosted by nonprofit, CyberUp. CyberUp's mission is to cultivate the cybersecurity talent pipeline. We talk about all things apprenticeship, competitions, youth engagement, and when we meet cool people doing amazing work in the space. Discussions will include national leaders and how they are making a difference in the talent shortage.

Author

CyberUp

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.wecyberup.org

Latest episode

Dec 17, 2024

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Episodes

Ep 18: The Skills Gap Fable w/Tony Bryan 19.10.2020

We hear the words "skills gap" thrown around a lot these days when it comes to cybersecurity careers. Tony Bryan, Executive Director at CyberUp, breaks down the concept and shares why we are looking at cybersecurity hiring wrong.

Ep 17: 7 suggestions on how to break into cybersecurity with Jay Jay Davey 06.10.2020

Jay Jay Davey is a blue team expert and has navigated a non-traditional pathway into a career in cybersecurity. Tune in for his advice on what you should and shouldn't do to get started. Spoiler alert - there isn't a silver bullet or easy button to get there.

Ep 16: Demystifying Apprenticeship w/Tony Bryan 24.09.2020

Tune in for CyberUp Executive Director, Tony Bryan, and his thoughts on ways we can make apprenticeship better and easier to implement. Apprenticeship doesn't have to be complicated for both companies and for those interested in participating in a program.

Ep 15: How Teachers can Engage Students in Cyber w/Alex Schenk 16.09.2020

Tune in and listen to guest Alex Schenk share how he has built a Computer Science program at his high school that is fun, engaging, and rewarding to his students. We talk about tools and resources other teachers can use to teach.

Ep 14: Leadership & Opportunities with Tony Bryan 21.07.2020

Join Tony Bryan, Executive Director of CyberUp, for a discussion around COVID, uncertainty, and craziness in the world and how these challenging times present new opportunities for leadership and learning.

Ep 13: 3 steps to start a youth cybersecurity program w/Kevin Keeney 27.05.2020

Kevin Keeney is a leading cybersecurity expert in the United States. He led the creation of a Cyber Club at his children's school and shares how you can do the same.

Ep 12: Part 2 w/Jonathan Brandt - Employer's Perspective for Hiring Cyber Talent 12.05.2020
Ep 11: Part 1 with ISACA's Jon Brandt to discuss pathways to cybersecurity careers 22.04.2020

Jon Brandt recently published a blog for ISACA's 2020 State of the Cybersecurity Workforce report. "Qualifying the Skills Gap" highlights challenges and opportunities for the country to reach full-employment.

Ep 10: Steve Loftus joins us to talk COVID, social engineering, and hacking stories 14.04.2020

Steve Loftus is a "good guy" hacker and friend of CyberUp. Steve joins Tony to talk all about current events and the silly stuff people are doing to fill their time and the risks it brings from social engineering.

Ep 9: Chris Roberts joins CyberUp to talk COVID, apprenticeship, and industry 31.03.2020

Chris Roberts, AKA the Scottish Security Warlock, joins Tony Bryan and CyberUp to talk COVID, learning, apprenticeship, and much more.

Ep 7.1: PowerUp: Cyber Games Announcement w/Tony Bryan & Amber Lowry 25.03.2020

Join Tony & Amber as we discuss everything CyberUp is doing for youth to learn about cybersecurity pathways. They share exciting news of the launch of PowerUp: Cyber Games.

Ep 7.2: Supporting Veteran Transitions through Apprenticeship with Tony Bryan & Amos Reed 10.03.2020
Ep 6: Leveling up veterans with Bailey Rinella from Hiring Our Heroes 14.02.2020
Ep 5: Inspiring Youth Through Hacking Competitions w/Sidney Plaza 28.01.2020
Ep 4: State of the St. Louis Workforce w/Hart Nelson 18.11.2019
Ep 3: Microsoft and how they are closing their skills gap w/Jonathan Trull 23.08.2019
Ep 2: Corporate Social Responsibility to Close the Cyber Skills Gap - Rick Tracy 09.08.2019

For our first podcast we are joined by Rick Tracy, CSO of Telos Corporation. Rick recently published an article in Forbes about creative ways companies can be intentional and close their talent shortage. We talk apprenticeship, internship, diversity, and youth engagement.

Ep 1: Cy Saves the Day Podcast Announcement by CyberUp 09.08.2019

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