S3E4: Dr. Butler

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson sit down with Dr. Butler, a seasoned educator and Marine Corps veteran, to discuss the critical role academia plays in cybersecurity workforce development and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity education. 🎓

🔑 Key Highlights:

• Dr. Butler’s journey from IT in the Marine Corps to becoming a cybersecurity educator at Capital Technology University

• How academia and industry can collaborate to address the growing cybersecurity workforce gap

• The importance of blending technical skills with soft skills like communication and critical thinking in cybersecurity education

• Why cybersecurity is a challenging field to enter and how we can make pathways more accessible

• Insights into creating hands-on, real-world experiences for students, such as educational SOCs and lab environments

• The value of diversity and minority representation in cybersecurity and how programs like Black Girls Code are making an impact

• How cybersecurity professionals can use their networks to build stronger careers and help others succeed

Dr. Butler shares his vision for the future of cybersecurity education and how we can better prepare students for the demands of the cybersecurity profession.