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Welcome to the third annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conference hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)! 
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Lunch Panel Presentation: More Than Technical Prowess: Soft Skills Every Cybersecurity Graduate Needs - Insights from the NCyTE industry advisory board.
Wednesday June 25, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, technical expertise is no longer sufficient for success. Employers increasingly seek graduates with a strong foundation of "soft skills" to complement their technical abilities. This dynamic panel, comprised of industry experts from the NCyTE Industry Advisory Board, will delve into the critical soft skills that cybersecurity graduates must cultivate to thrive in their careers.

This session will provide cybersecurity faculty with actionable insights on better preparing their students for the demands of the modern workforce. Panelists will share real-world experiences and perspectives on the soft skills most valued in new hires.

Speakers
avatar for Kristopher Rides

Kristopher Rides

CEO, Tiro Security
Kris Rides is the CEO and Founder of Tiro Security - a Cybersecurity professional services and staffing firm. He is one of the original founding Board Members of the Southern California Cloud Security Alliance Chapter, the previous President, and an honorary board member. He chairs... Read More →
avatar for Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller

Consultant, NCyTE
Mr. Miller is a Professor Emeritus ENMU-Ruidoso (non-Native American Serving Institution), CAE Peer Review National Center (CNC) Director and NSF ATE National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE) Leadership Team Member contracted through Whatcom Community College.He... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Kennedy

Jennifer Kennedy

Boeing
Jennifer Kennedy is responsible for Product Security Engineering (PSE) talent management across Boeing. In this role, Jennifer collaborates with Enterprise partners to develop the Workforce tasked with developing, designing, and delivering secure and resilient products. Jennifer also... Read More →
avatar for Chris Carter

Chris Carter

CISO Partner, Infinite Partners
Chris Carter is a seasoned Cyber Risk Advisor and Certified Chief Information Security Officer, currently serving as CISO Partner at Infinite Partners. In this role, he collaborates with executive teams to develop and implement robust cybersecurity strategies that help organizations... Read More →
CyAD2025 Lunch Panel More Than Technical Prowess pptx
Wednesday June 25, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
  Academics and Workforce Development, Panel
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