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Cyber Career Realities Revealed: Panel Across NICE Framework Work Role Categories

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Speakers: 

Dr. Cynthia Sutherland Headhsot


Dr. Cynthia Sutherland
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
BlackCrest Cyber LLC

Joey Cruz Headshot

Joey Cruz
Principal Product Manager, AI & Agentic Security
Microsoft
Co-Founder & CEO
SOMOS.tech

Susan Hansche Headshot


Susan Hansche
Training Manager
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Ayyappan Rajesh Headshot


Ayyappan Rajesh
Senior Security Engineer
Cybastion

Ben Crenshaw Headshot

Ben Crenshaw, MSCIA
Lead Instructor
Transfotech Academy
Former Vulnerability & Senior Analyst
Oracle

Donna Woods


Donna Woods
Faculty
Moreno Valley College
(Moderator) 

Synopsis:

Closing out Cybersecurity Career Week, this interactive panel brings together cybersecurity professionals representing each of the five NICE Framework Work Role Categories: Oversight and Governance, Design and Development, Implementation and Operation, Protection and Defense, and Investigation. You will learn about the variety of cyber roles across an organization and get insights from practitioners as they share about their day-in-the-life realities and responsibilities.

In this webinar, you will:

  • Discover key skills and foundational competencies required to excel in various cybersecurity domains
  • Learn actionable strategies to align your personal strengths and interests with the cyber career path that fits you best

Resources:

Cybersecurity Career Pathway Resources
CyberSculpt | Find Where You Fit in Cybersecurity
CyberSeek.org
NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)
NICCS Cybersecurity Career Map
Resilience by Design | Cyber Career Insights Podcast - Watch career conversations, expert perspectives, and practical insights into the cybersecurity profession. 

Created September 14, 2026, Updated October 22, 2026
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