In this episode we talk with Jackie about her experience as a Bronze Ambassador.

The former podcast Executive Producer and Gold Tier Ambassador, Connor, is interviewed about his time with the program in this bonus episode.

Ron McKinnon, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Central Maine Healthcare, discusses the present and future challenges of securing healthcare. 

Fred Brittain, Chief Information Officer for the State of Maine, sits down with the ambassadors to discuss his role. Fred discusses how he first got into IT, citizen data privacy, and more!

Paul Dwyer, retired Vice President of State Street, discusses how he was introduced into the world of IT auditing. Paul discusses going from finance to security auditing, how to be a good leader, and ISACA.

Matt Gallaher, Infrastructure Network Technician at Systems Engineering and a Cybersecurity Ambassador alum, talks about his time with the program and his career after graduating from the University of Southern Maine. 

Max Taggett, Senior Principal Analyst of Endpoint Security for Gartner discuss how he went from a career in the U.S. Army as a translator to cybersecurity. Other topics discussed include USM's Cybersecurity Masters Degree, advice for veterans, and the cybersecurity workforce shortage.

Ben Yardley is a Senior Attorney at the State of Maine’s Bureau of Insurance. The ambassadors discuss his work with the Bureau of Insurance and cyber legislation in Maine. If you are interested in cyber laws and policies, you should listen to this episode!

Mark Monnin, Lecturer and Department Head of the Department of Technology at the University of Southern Maine, gives his thoughts about the much debated topic of whether it is worth more to have a degree or certifications in the technology field with the ambassadors. Mark also shares what it is like being a Department Head and how he helps keep the degree programs up to date in a field that is constantly changing. 

Nate Jalbert, Cyber Security Instructor at Portland Arts & Technology High School (PATHS), talks about how his program makes his high school students prepared for the cybersecurity workforce. Nate also discusses what it is like creating the curriculum for his students, certifications, and more!