How I Can Help You

Break into Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance from diverse backgrounds, like accounting.

Already in? Elevate your GRC skills, methods and mindset.

Simply Cyber Academy Instructor

  • Join 25k+ students and start learning in the Simply Cyber Academy today

  • Helping YOU Make and Take a Cyber Career Further, Faster

GRC Analyst Masterclass

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Authorized AKYLADE Instructor

  • Validate your skills and knowledge in cyber resilience and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

    • Certified Cyber Resilience Fundamentals (CCRF)

    • Certifie Cyber Resilience Practitioner (CCRP)

Free GRC Skills Methods, Mindset Email Course

What’s standing in the way of your breaking into Cybersecurity GRC?

Have you heard of the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) function, or that’s awesome and underrated? In solving the catch 22 problem of cybersecurity hiring managers wanting experienced applicants to add value from day 1, and applicants wanting a shot to get that experience, GRC is a great feeder role for you to break through.

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CPA to Cybersecurity

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Training, news, hot takes and insights on:

  • Breaking into Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) from diverse backgrounds

  • Elevating your GRC skills, methods and mindset

  • Certification prep and other stretch assignment ideas for your Career Development Plan

YouTube Channel

On the channel I:

  • Share/rant about my experiences as a GRC practitioner

  • Interview awesome guests who share theirs

  • Explain certification exam concepts to help prepare you for the big day

About Me: GRC Practitioner and Leader

I’ve worked in tech for 17 years and am currently Director, Governance Risk & Compliance at BlackBerry.

As a long time superfan of the Simply Cyber and ALYKADE founders, I’m excited to join their mission to help student break into cybersecurity and level up their skills with an A/CCRF online course.

I hold degrees in business (BBA, MBA), cybersecurity certs (CCRP, CISSP, CISA) and am a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Values

CPA values:

- We act with integrity: We always do the right thing and take accountability for our decisions and work.

- We are thoughtful: We are considerate in the way we make decisions and how we engage with the public, employers, our members, students and colleagues.

- We work together: We are a supportive and inclusive team and empower each other to achieve our personal and professional goals.

- We make an impact: We strive to make a meaningful difference to our stakeholders and the profession, delivering results with excellence.

- We are forward-thinking: We are curious, innovative and data-driven, and ensure our work benefits business and society in the long-term.

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