S2E5: Lonye Ford - Cybersecurity Workforce & Leadership

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 1 p.m.

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Nikki - I'm so impressed with your wide range of cybersecurity - and with that experience you also are a Co-Founder and CEO. Can you talk a little bit about the transition from full time practitioner to business owner?\\xa0

Chris - If you had to list 1-2 top issues facing the Cybersecurity community within Government in particular?

Nikki - What would you say are some of the biggest challenges that you've faced running your own company in the security and intelligence space?\\xa0

Chris - We know there is a big push for cATO/Ongoing Authorization in Government. Do you think this is something that can be achieved? Any thoughts on the key factors to help it be successful?

Nikki - Would you have some advice for security practitioners that are thinking about starting their own business or moving up to a more managerial role from a technical role?

Chris - You have started and now lead a successful company in the Public Sector space. Any tips for your fellow entrepreneurs who may want to do something similar?

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