Claim Your Cyber Seat:
Branding, Trends & Career Moves in the AI Era
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Registration: After completing the registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom information.
Description: In today’s rapidly shifting cybersecurity landscape, technical skill alone isn’t enough, your brand, strategy, and situational awareness can make or break your career trajectory.
This National Cybersecurity Student Association (NCSA) exclusive session will show you how to:
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Build your cyber identity and professional presence using AI-enhanced platforms
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Understand trending roles in AI-driven security, offensive/defensive operations, and cyber analytics
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Decode the latest changes in the DoD 8570/8140 directives and certification pathways
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Leverage the NICE Framework to map, pivot, or expand your cybersecurity career path
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Explore non-traditional entry routes: micro-internships, apprenticeships, competency-based learning, and real-world simulations
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Create a personal narrative that aligns with high-demand roles and shows your value to future employers
This is a strategy session for students and emerging professionals who want to make informed, intentional moves in a complex and competitive cyber job market.
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Rhonda Farrell – Transformation Strategist | CEO, Global Innovation Strategies | AI & Cybersecurity Advisor and Evangelist
Dr. Rhonda Farrell is a nationally recognized transformation strategist, cybersecurity leader, and innovation advocate with over 30 years of distinguished experience spanning the U.S. Marine Corps, Fortune 500 companies, federally funded research organizations, and defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Her unique blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to community impact makes her a sought-after advisor and speaker on the future of work, AI governance, cybersecurity strategy, and professional development.
As the CEO of Global Innovation Strategies (GIS) and the Founder of the Cyber & STEAM Global Innovation Alliance (CSTGIA), Dr. Farrell works at the intersection of national security, digital innovation, and human capital development. Through her consulting and advocacy work, she helps leaders, organizations, and ecosystems harness the power of AI, cybersecurity frameworks, and systems thinking to scale smartly, lead with purpose, and make data-informed decisions that drive equitable economic growth.
Dr. Farrell has been instrumental in shaping enterprise-wide cybersecurity and transformation initiatives for the Department of Defense, U.S. Cyber Command, and national-level CIOs. She is a respected contributor to the AFCEA AI body of knowledge, the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework, and an advocate for modern career pathways that include apprenticeships, badging, micro-certifications, and AI-enabled skills assessment. Her work empowers individuals, particularly students, veterans, women, minorities, and career changers, to access, navigate, and thrive in cybersecurity careers.
A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Dr. Farrell brings discipline, service, and innovation to every engagement. She has held leadership roles in professional communities such as ACMP, AFCEA, ASQ, IEEE, and ISSA, where she promulgates thought leadership on topics such as cyber workforce readiness, AI governance, and digital transformation.
Dr. Farrell also hosts the “Cyber Resilience: Protecting What Matters in 2025” series, where she shares trending information on policy, best practices, frameworks, and technologies. Her published works span topics such as AI governance, secure cloud transformation, women in cybersecurity, and next-gen workforce development.
Her mission is clear: to help the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, and the systems that support them, move beyond the resume, claim their value, and lead confidently into the AI era.
Today, Dr. Farrell will guide you through how to position yourself in the AI-infused cybersecurity workforce, amplify your digital presence, and staying aligned with evolving workforce frameworks and certification standards.
Who Should Attend:
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Cybersecurity, IT, and AI-focused students (2-year, 4-year, and graduate level)
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Career changers or transitioning veterans
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NCCSA, NICE, and CAE-CD members looking to build visibility and strategic direction
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Students preparing for new DoD 8570/8140 compliance tracks or exploring novel paths into federal/private cybersecurity roles
Key Topics Covered:
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Cybersecurity workforce trends and hot roles for 2025+
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NICE Framework updates and how to use it as a career roadmap
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DoD 8570/8140 certification changes: What you need to know now
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New and alternative career pathways: apprenticeships, cert-first hiring, badging, and hybrid education
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How to use AI tools to stand out, network, and scale your credibility
Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondafarrell/
Websites:https://www.youtube.com/@CSTGIA, https://cstgia.org/
