CyberUp

The NICE Conference is always a valuable opportunity to connect with peers from across the country, learn about the trends shaping cybersecurity, and strengthen our efforts to build the workforce needed to protect our networks.

This year’s conversations covered a wide range of topics, from quantum computing to mental health and burnout. AI was a major theme throughout the conference, but what stood out most was the optimism around the future of the cybersecurity workforce.

These conversations are a reminder that the cybersecurity workforce does not grow in isolation. It grows through shared ideas, strong partnerships, and people who are willing to keep building new pathways into the field.

We were also proud to see one of our amazing volunteers and trainers, Rhonna Novy, present to a group of educators about her experience navigating the current hiring landscape. Rhonna did an incredible job, and we are honored to be part of her journey.

We left NICE with high-potential ideas, new connections, and a renewed focus on helping more people LevelUp in the cybersecurity ecosystem.



Also featuring: Tony Bryan and Karen Sconyers

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone. Congratulations to Kyauna Campbell on 5 years with CyberUp!

If you’ve ever met one of our candidates, chances are you’ve also seen Kyauna’s impact. She brings so much heart, patience, and determination to everything she does. Whether it’s a late-night call, words of encouragement when someone is struggling, or the kind of tough love that helps people push through self-doubt, she always shows up for our candidates.

Kyauna is a huge reason so many of our training candidates not only complete the program, but go on to build successful careers in cybersecurity. She believes in people, even when they don’t fully believe in themselves yet.

Beyond that, she brings such a positive outlook to our team and is always ready to tackle whatever challenge comes next. We’re grateful for her leadership, her energy, and the care she puts into this mission every single day.

Thank you, Kyauna, for 5 amazing years. We’re lucky to have you on the team!