Building Future Cybersecurity Leaders Today

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### Topic One: Building Future Cybersecurity Leaders Today

Organizations across all industries eventually reach a critical juncture: the realization that relying on luck is no longer sufficient to protect their vital information and systems. At this point, they must choose a path forward—whether to hire seasoned professionals, develop talent internally, or outsource to trusted experts.

Given the current shortage of cybersecurity professionals and the urgent demand for skilled talent, how can organizations accurately assess the experience of potential candidates? More importantly, how can established professionals ensure their teams are set up for long-term success?

This session will share key observations and foster discussion about the career development strategies necessary to achieve excellence in cybersecurity leadership. We will also explore the distinction between leaders and managers, and why cultivating leadership qualities in yourself and those you mentor is essential.

You will learn how to:

• Identify the stages of cybersecurity talent development
• Recognize and address gaps in team growth
• Communicate to management the value of nurturing cybersecurity leadership organically

When executed effectively, developing future cybersecurity leaders will position your organization for sustained success and create pathways for talent development that extend beyond your company, driving positive change throughout the profession.

Speaker One: Frederick Beck

Frederick Beck is a retired Air Force Major with 22 years of service and a former Director of Cybersecurity Infrastructure Services and Operations. With over 34 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and leadership, Fred has held numerous key positions, including Section Chief for Defensive Counter-Information Warfare, Deputy Flight Commander for Network Operations and Security at the US Air Force Academy, Test Director for RQ-4 Global Hawk Operational Test and Evaluation, and Section Manager for Global Cyber Security Operations and Infrastructure at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab.