Kelly Moan on Zero-Trust Strategies, Safeguarding NYC and the Need for Representation in Cybersecurity

<p>As Chief Information Security Officer for NYC, Kelly Moan is on the front lines protecting New Yorkers from the latest cyberthreats. She juggles everything from implementing zero-trust security models to helping state agencies fend off sophisticated hacking attempts. </p><p>Don’t miss the latest episode of WE’RE IN! in which Kelly opens up about her professional history and shares tips for anyone interested in supporting their own communities through pursuing a career in cybersecurity. Her office has worked to foster the next generation of cyber talent through efforts like the New York City Cyber Academy program. </p><p>“The really amazing thing about the profession in general is you don't need a degree,” Kelly says. “If you have access to the internet and you have access to a technology product like a mobile phone, a laptop– there's so much out there and open source that, if you really want to, you can start learning.”</p><p>-------</p><p><strong>Tune in to hear more about: </strong></p><p>* Why cloud security is such a top-of-mind concern for CISOs </p><p>* New York’s first-of-its-kind Joint Security Operations Center</p><p>* Kelly’s approach to ensuring “diversity of experience” in the infosec field</p>