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Overview
ISSA/ESG’s annual research study “The Life and Times of the Cyber Security Professional “is full of valuable information, but only if you know how to use it. We will review pain-points identified by cybersecurity professionals and offer suggestions to use the data to educate the business, build a value proposition and justification for budgeting, training, and professional development time.
Moderator
Candice Benson – Director of Operations, ISSA
Speaker/s
Candy Alexander
Candy Alexander is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving strategic security initiatives for global organizations. As a strategic cybersecurity executive advisor, she not only specializes in helping organizations elevate their cyber risk management and responsible AI programs but also instills confidence in her clients with her ability to align these efforts to achieve business objectives.
Candy is a past President of ISSA International, where she served two terms as president of the global association and, 19 years of service as a Board Director, where she spearheaded the development of the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle. She also holds the distinction of being the founding President of the ISSA Education and Research Foundation. Notably, Candy played a pivotal role in establishing the annual ISSA/ESG research project on the State of the Cybersecurity Profession, a vital initiative to understand cybersecurity professionals’ global challenges.
Candy has received numerous awards of recognition, including #1 Security Executive issued by IFSEC, Top Women in IT Security – Cyber Veteran issued by SC Media and listed to the ISSA International Hall of Fame.
A sought-after speaker and media commentator, Candy is a trusted voice on cybersecurity trends, responsible AI implementations, and workforce development. Her commitment to advancing the field is evident in her extensive volunteer work, which includes current contributions to the various AI working groups.
See Candy Alexander‘s full profile.
Jon Oltsik – Senior Principal Analyst & ESG Fellow, Enterprise Strategy Group
Jon Oltsik is an ESG senior principal analyst, an ESG fellow, and the founder of the firm’s cybersecurity service. With over 30 years of technology industry experience, Jon is widely recognized as an expert in all aspects of cybersecurity and is often called upon to help customers understand a CISO’s perspective and strategies. Jon focuses on areas such as cyber-risk management, security operations, and managed security services.
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