In 2021 I left the traditional workforce after 40+ years in IT and cybersecurity implementation and management.
My newly discovered energy is to encourage college and high school students to enter the Cybersecurity family. I am an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of South Carolina Aiken, and independent contractor and lecturer. I believe that like cybersecurity systems, students should have “security built-in” through an early introduction in the curriculum, and participation in professional organizations like National Cybersecurity Student Association, ISC2, ISSA, and SANS. I also feel strongly that students should obtain certificates prior to entering the workforce.
My career was primarily with large contractors in the US Government sector. The last 15 years took me on an exciting bottom to top journey planning, implementing, maintaining, and managing (as ISSO/ISSM) complex cybersecurity systems for two large facilities. These efforts included creation of policy and procedures, selecting, building and configuring technology infrastructure, production operations, and compliance monitoring prior to turnover to the Government customer.
I am also interested in providing assistance to companies by conducting Cybersecurity Education, Auditing, Audit Prep, Policy and Plan Review, and responding to Audits.
If you want to learn more about my capabilities or need help in education, audit prep or cybersecurity planning, send me a note.
bhudsoncissp@gmail.com