How to Attract, Hire and Retain Mid-Level Cybersecurity Roles: Outcomes of the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report

Ed is the founder of the SANS Penetration Testing Curriculum and Counter Hack; leads the team that builds NetWars, Holiday Hack, and CyberCity; and serves on the Board of Directors for the SANS Technology Institute.

Brian Correia is the Director of Business Development, GIAC, working on the certification source for SANS, a cybersecurity leader in training, degrees, and community resources. In his current role, Brian is focused on how certification can be used to validate skills and work roles. Serving as the partner lead on industry frameworks and how they can be useful to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies in building their workforce's skills.

Jay Bhalodia is the Managing Director and founder of Microsoft Federal's Security, Compliance, and Identity (SCI) Customer Success organization. The Microsoft Federal SCI Customer Success Organization accelerates federal government transformation through security solutions that enable mission outcomes and cloud to enable cybersecurity outcomes. In this role, Jay leads Microsoft Federal's Solution Architects and Engineers that provide advisory and cybersecurity operations support to empower Federal customers and their partners.

Dr. Cusak, is a cybersecurity education and talent development professional with a breadth of experience ranging from security operations to keynote speaking. With a background in Public Diplomacy, Dr. Cusak supports CISA as a leadership development expert and training program manager, while also instructing junior technical staff in the art and science of leadership. Research-wise, Dr. Cusak is focused on the professionalization of cybersecurity through transitioning technical workers into first-time leaders.

Lynsey Caldwell is the Cyber Workforce Planning Director at Leidos, with over 18 years of diverse experience in IT, cybersecurity, Program Management, and Human Resources. Specializing in addressing human capital challenges within the cyber domain, she leads strategic transformational initiatives that enhance organizational performance, with a focus on Learning and Development. Her technical expertise enables her to effectively bridge the gap between business needs and Human Resources, having spearheaded various cybersecurity initiatives and offered consulting for Fortune 500 companies. Lynsey holds an M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a B.S. from Metro State University of Denver, and is CISSP and ITIL certified. Recognized with multiple awards for her contributions, she is a strong champion for cybersecurity education and workforce development, forging partnerships with leading organizations.