Career Village
The agenda for 2026 includes:
- Career progression focused
talks.
- Resume reviews -
Please bring a two PRINTED copies of your resume for
review.
- Headshots - We have a photographer on site to
take professional headshots.
Agenda - Resume Reviews
Resume reviews
Mentoring/Career Coaches
One-on-one 15 minute slots for participants to get their
resume reviewed by an expert.
One-on-one 15
minute slots for participants to discuss and seek guidance
on their career plans.
**
PLEASE BRING TWO COPIES OF YOUR RESUME ALONG FOR
REVIEWS.
**All sessions are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
**Prior scheduling is not available.
Career Village Talks
Scott Davis
JumpStarting Your Cyber Career
Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming. With
thousands of job postings requiring experience,
certifications, and specialized skills, many aspiring
professionals struggle to understand where to begin.
In
this practical and candid session, Scott R. Davis shares
a proven roadmap for launching a cybersecurity career
based on decades of real-world experience building
security teams, mentoring professionals, and advising
organizations across Pennsylvania. Attendees will learn
how to bypass common barriers to entry, identify the
most valuable skills employers actually need, and build
a practical pathway into roles such as SOC analyst,
security engineer, governance and risk analyst, and
penetration tester.
Rather than focusing
solely on certifications or theory, this session
emphasizes actionable strategies: building a cyber
portfolio, leveraging community resources, gaining
hands-on experience, and developing the professional
network necessary to succeed in the industry.
Whether
you're a student, career changer, IT professional,
or someone curious about cybersecurity, this session
will provide a clear and realistic plan for entering and
thriving in one of the fastest-growing industries in the
world.
Mary Shriner
Failure is not an option
How does a shy girl begin a Digital Forensic career in 1999 where there is no documentation or tool and play a pivotal role in the development of the industry? Spend time with me to hear the story so that you may be inspired to share your knowledge and nurture the ones to follow our failures.