Building a Cyber-Strong Culture: Awareness and Action
The August roundtable will focus on developing effective cybersecurity leaders. Guided by a seasoned CISO, it will cover leadership skills, team building, overcoming challenges, and preparing for future leadership demands.
Session Topics
- Cybersecurity Leadership Skills: Essential skills for cybersecurity leaders. How to develop and enhance these skills.
- Building Effective Teams: Strategies for building and leading effective cybersecurity teams. Fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Leadership Challenges: Common challenges faced by cybersecurity leaders and how to overcome them. Personal anecdotes from industry leaders.
- Future of Cybersecurity Leadership: Trends and predictions for the future of cybersecurity leadership. Preparing for the evolving landscape.
Roundtable Topics & Presenters:
Stay tuned for more details about our presenters.
Roundtable Hosts:
AJ Eads brings over 20 years of experience in communications and marketing, specializing in strategy, content creation, public speaking, and community management. His career spans work with solopreneurs to Fortune 100 companies, promoting everything from recruiting services to cybersecurity workforce development.
In 2015, AJ transitioned to the nonprofit sector with the Security Advisor Alliance, where he built a vibrant community of information security professionals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity talent.
As GCC’s Director of Programs and Administration, AJ leads initiatives like the Secure Pathways workshop series, the Washington University Cyber Roundtable, and the SPARK Micro Internship Program, while supporting organizational administration. His passion for professional development drives GCC’s mission to connect emerging talent with the needs of academia, industry, and government.
Maurice Mahone brings over 30 years of IT expertise, spanning government roles, including the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, and leadership in industries such as agriculture, biotechnology, and financial services. At the Federal Reserve Bank, he led technology teams managing U.S. Treasury programs.
In the nonprofit sector, Maurice has helped over 70 underrepresented St. Louis high school graduates secure software development careers.
As GCC's Executive Director, Maurice leverages his IT expertise and extensive network to drive strategy, operations, and workforce development in cybersecurity. A U.S. Army veteran, he is also an avid photographer and President of the St. Louis BDPA Chapter.