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Methods is excited to announce that we are going for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award 🏅 This scheme recognises the positive role that we play in supporting ex-military personnel. Pursuing this award isn't just about seeking recognition; it's a steadfast commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, showcasing our unwavering support for the Armed Forces community. As Methods grows, so has our internal Armed Forces community. In more recent times, GRAVITATE (https://lnkd.in/g6kxde4Y) supported the Cyber & Technical Advisory portfolio to launch their first Cyber Academy, featuring a cohort exclusively composed of ex-military personnel. This cohort has enjoyed remarkable success, leveraging their transferable skills to excel in their new roles as Cyber Security Consultants. Why not embark on your own journey by pledging your support to the Armed Forces Covenant? Signing up costs nothing, yet it could make a world of difference to a Serving Member of the Armed Forces, a Service Leaver, a Veteran, a Cadet, or their families. For more information on how we uphold the Armed Forces Covenant, please visit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCrks4b Career Transition Partnership Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust #EmployerRecognitionScheme #ArmedForcesCovenant #ArmedForces #Veterans #Cadets #Reservists #MilitaryLeavers #ServiceLeavers #Careers #EmploymentPathways #ServiceSpouses #MethodsForGood

Curious about election security? Ever wonder how automated systems are secured? Want to learn how to keep ports safe from cyberattacks? Would you like to prevent another attack on a Florida water treatment facility? These 1-day cyber skills exercises offer an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to address such issues.

This Armed Forces Day, Dobbs Defense Solutions gives a heartfelt thanks to the service members of the U.S. Military for their patriotic service to our nation. We celebrate their courage, their sacrifice, and their dedication. As a service-disabled veteran owned business, we are highly aware of the importance of the military in our country and affirm our support for the members of our military, veterans, and their families today and every day. Today, we highlight the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), which unifies all branches of the U.S. Military to direct cyberspace operations, strengthen the United States Department of Defense's cyberspace capabilities, and integrate and enhance DoD's cyber expertise. USCYBERCOM not only defends our country’s cyber key terrain but also supports ongoing military missions and bolsters our ability to withstand and respond to cyberattacks. In our ever-changing world, cybersecurity is a cornerstone of national security. We salute and celebrate the proud men and women of USCYBERCOM today and always. #thinkd2s #ArmedForcesDay #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #sdvosb #vosb #cybersecurity Erica Dobbs

Honored to be interviewed by #Techtransforms. As new technology continues to evolve, we need to understand the benefits and risks of adoption. AI is just one of many new technologies that are improving lives and business, but also creating vulnerabilities into our fragile cyber ecosystem. Turning our back on tools is not an option, instead we need to explore how to use new tools safely and educate the next generation of future leaders.

The current model for military services providing forces to U.S. Cyber Command is broken, and the only way to fix it is to create an independent Cyber Force, a new report asserts. “America’s cyber force generation system is clearly broken. Fixing it demands nothing less than the establishment of an independent cyber service,” a report published Monday by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies states. “This research paints an alarming picture. The inefficient division of labor between the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps prevents the generation of a cyber force ready to carry out its mission. Recruitment suffers because cyber operations are not a top priority for any of the services … The current system compounds these force-generation challenges. Each of the services has developed its own solutions, leading to both inconsistencies and shortcomings.” https://lnkd.in/et3NxaTB

It's time for a special weekend edition of #unpopularopinion: Don't rest on your laurels; they aren't comfy in the first place. Well, it is official: I have earned the Military Emergency Management Specialist (#MEMS) badge and designation as part of my duties with the Louisiana State Guard Cyber Reserve. One of the things impressed upon me as a young Airman was to never stop learning. That same mentality carried me through being an NCO, SNCO, and now a Warrant Officer, as well as my post-military life as an individual contributor and leader. One of the things I love about cyber is that it has the same service mentality as the military; we are here to do good. that requires us to do better. BL: Never ask anyone to do something you aren't willing to do—and, more importantly, actually do it yourself. That means leading from the front and having your actions speak louder than your words. #unpopularopinionguy

📚 A great deep dive into U.S. cyber operations and the need for a #USCyberForce (with counterarguments). "Resolving these issues requires the creation of a new independent armed service — a U.S. Cyber Force — alongside the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. There is ample precedent for this approach; battlefield evolutions led to the establishment of the Air Force in 1947 and the Space Force in 2019." "An independent cyber service would naturally prioritize the creation of a uniform approach to recruitment, training, promotion, and retention of qualified personnel whose skills correspond to CYBERCOM’s needs. In addition to a single, dedicated cyber training and development schoolhouse, an independent service could establish a cyber war college for advanced research and training, akin to the Army War College and its peers. Without the responsibility for procuring planes, tanks, or ships, a Cyber Force could also prioritize the rapid acquisition of new cyber warfare systems." #cyber #cyberoperations #cyberops #defensenews #cybernews #DoD Erica Lonergan Mark Montgomery U.S. Cyber Command United States Air Force United States Space Force US ArmyUS Navy U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER) United States Strategic Command Special Operations Command North US Government Accountability Office

You are most likely never to see a hospital or law firm headed by someone other than a former lawyer or doctor, but cyber, for some reason, lets anyone lead their units. You might say that great leaders can surround themselves with competent professionals, and their leadership skills will prevail. But history has told a different story, with countless Government breaches and billions of dollars spent on ineffective or duplicative software. How does this affect things? Well, most cyber PM shops are transitory, where civilians and officers come to finish off a career or just sit long enough to get some awards and retire. There is nothing wrong with that, but the chance that someone can come in and recognize dysfunction, ineffectiveness, or, in some cases, even corruption is very small. And then there is the mission; with no relevant cyber or engineering skills or background, how does a leader measure the effectiveness of their OA? Better yet, how do they improve things for the warfighter? Cyber is too important to treat as just an "IT" function. It is the culmination of almost every engineering skill and the ability to break or defend. Our warfighters deserve better.

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