> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # CYBR.SEC.Careers with Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald & James “JB” Bryant - URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/cybr-sec-careers-with-sheridan-skurupey-mcdonald-james-jb-bryant/ - Published: 2026-09-30T11:57:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-30T12:07:46.000Z - Author: CYBR.SEC.Media - Tags: podcast, CYBR.SEC.CAST, CYBR.SEC.Careers, Adventures in Non-Profit Cyber In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald and James “JB”Bryant share how scholarships, YOUTH.SEC.CON., mentorship, certifications, and community programs are helping students and veterans gain exposure and real opportunities to break into a career in cybersecurity. They also discuss what’s ahead for 2027 and how individuals and organizations can get involved through volunteering, fundraising events, sponsorships, and donations. **Related articles:** [Cybersecurity Workforce: The Industry Has to Build ItThe cybersecurity industry wants a stronger workforce pipeline. CYBR.SEC.Careers says security professionals and companies can help build it through mentorship, scholarships, education, volunteering and community investment.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/icon/CYBR.SEC.Media-Logo-copy-876c14b9-85da-4a0f-8ca5-09d0f4660465.jpg)CYBR.SEC.MediaBill Brenner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/d856a091-cd29-4bcb-9adb-43593289fa5f-57305c77-7597-4546-9a93-a545706ee52a.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/cybersecurity-needs-more-talent-cybr-sec-careers-says-the-industry-has-to-help-build-it/) [Building the Next Cybersecurity WorkforceCYBR.SEC.Careers is building a cybersecurity workforce development pipeline for students and veterans through career exposure, scholarships, certifications, mentorship and connections to the security community.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/icon/CYBR.SEC.Media-Logo-copy-faf614e1-c78a-4fcb-a819-e74dac83ed4d.jpg)CYBR.SEC.MediaBill Brenner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/0f964d52-a084-48fb-8f97-c868205e392a-27005838-c7b2-40bb-a67f-a754e746e9aa.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/from-curiosity-to-career-cybr-sec-careers-builds-the-next-cybersecurity-workforce/) **Things Mentioned:** **•** CYBR.SEC.Careers **\-** [**https://www.cybrseccareers.org/**](https://www.cybrseccareers.org/?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) • Cards for a Cause **\-** [**https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793**](https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) • All dates for upcoming fundraisers - [**https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents**](https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents?ref=cybrsecmedia.com) Do you have a question for the hosts? 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