Security Noise

6.19 - InfoSec: Cybersecurity Education at Bedford High

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Show Notes

Join us as we continue our series on developing careers in InfoSec. In this episode, we talk about a unique opportunity for students at Bedford High School in Ohio, a school that is near and dear to TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy. We chat with Dave about the cybersecurity education program that was launched recently with help from long-time Bedford teacher Darren Pocek and others. Listen to learn how this program was created and how it helps prepare students for careers in cybersecurity.

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