Win Contracts & Build a Stronger Cyber Workforce

Tue, Jun 23, 2026
2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
English
Brian Correia & John Nix
Panel Discussion

Turn Cyber Workforce Readiness into a Federal Proposal Advantage

Join SANS for a focused federal briefing on how contractors can use cyber workforce strategy to strengthen capture positioning, reduce perceived execution risk, and improve competitiveness in must-win pursuits.

We’ll examine where evaluators are increasingly probing Day 1 readiness, DoD 8140/DCWF role alignment, CMMC evidence, AI-enabled cyber operations, cleared talent pipelines, and teaming-partner consistency. You’ll learn how role-based training, hands-on cyber ranges, and validated skills can translate into stronger staffing plans, technical volumes, and past performance narratives.

For capture, BD, compliance, workforce, and program delivery leaders, this session offers practical ways to align workforce investments with source-selection realities before your next recompete or major federal pursuit.

Meet Your Speakers

Brian Correia

Director of Business Development, GIAC at SANS Institute

Brian Correia is the Director of Business Development, GIAC, working on the certification source for SANS, the cybersecurity leader in training, degrees, and community resources.

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John Nix

Director of International Development – Public Sector at SANS Institute

Prior to joining the SANS Institute, John served in the US defense aerospace industry for two decades in various business development, general management, and executive leadership positions including President of Tenax Aerospace, VP of DoD Programs for DynCorp International, VP and Deputy General Manager L-3 Communications, VP of Defense Avionics at BAE Systems, and Director of Programs at B/E Aerospace.