2020 Cyber Security Awards

8 Acquisition International - Cyber Security Awards 2020 s a veteran-owned small business, Cyber Brain Academy aims to deliver exceptional training to the cyber security workforce. To start, Victor provides us with a brief overview of the organization and offers more insight into some of its specializations. “As an educational training provider, we offer high-quality instruction to prepare learners to attain industry-recognized IT certifications. Previously, we have worked with expert cyber security professionals, members of academia and education assessment specialists to design a complete and effective online Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam preparation course, while offering expert training for popular IT security certifications. “Specifically, we offer onsite and live-online IT certification training for CompTIA, EC-Council, and (ISC) 2 certification exams. Utilizing professional and highly vetted instructors, we provide an interactive and effective learning environment that can be tailored to meet the needs of our students. Additionally, by complementing our digital courseware with vendor-authorized training materials, we are truly enhancing student learning. “Our online and on-demand Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) course is designed for working professionals who wish to attain a CISSP designation. With students residing in the USA, Canada, Italy, Denmark, India, Singapore, Indonesia and the UK, the course allows for the training of professionals around the world.” Cyber Brain Academy takes pride in delivering exceptional service to their clients and as Victor goes on to explain, by paying special attention to the client’s requirements, expert-level training that suits the competency of each of student is delivered. “To ensure that our instructors understand the strengths and weaknesses of each student prior to the first day of training, we track the success of each student, through our online course, during the pre-training phase. Moreover, our interactive and supportive training sessions are designed to match the ability of each student.” As soon as students complete the initial live-online session, they are given three-month access to the online companion course, and as Victor points out, training individuals for the long-haul is the company’s passion. “With the online companion course, students have access to our instructors who are available for questions and comments regularly. The success of each student is the ultimate goal of Cyber Brain Academy.” Currently, in the cyber security market there is an emphasis being placed on IT security certifications. Moreover, as Victor points out the major driver for this is the continuation of educational units. “Most IT certifications mandate a certain number of educational units to Most Innovative Cyber Security Training Provider - USA A demonstrate one's adaptability to emerging technology. Cyber Brain Academy accommodated this trend by creating an online and on- demand course that meets the annual requirement for continuing education units amongst top vendors such as CompTIA, EC-Council, and (ISC) 2 .” Operating in such a technology focused space can bring its pitfalls for some, however, as Victor confirms with the assistance of curriculum and instruction professionals, Cyber Brain Academy has been able to design courses which will truly benefit a student’s learning. “As a training provider, we are passionate about inspiring our learners so they can make a difference which is why we consulted education professionals to design cyber security training courses.” Victor Nzeata has previously held roles in electrical engineering, software engineering, cyber security engineering and information assurance vulnerability management. As the CEO of Cyber Brain Academy, Victor contends his education and experience gained across the IT security industry has helped him become the exceptional business leader he is today. As one of the US Army's first cyber operations officers, possessing a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering technology from Purdue University and a master's degree in cyber security operations and leadership from the University of San Diego, “I believe my knowledge and level of academia, to be one of the reasons why Cyber Brain Academy continues to lead the way in cyber security training in the USA.” As a veteran-owned small business, Cyber Brain Academy embodies a culture of selfless service and as Victor goes on to explain, his charitable nature started when he began with the vision of helping soldiers advance their technical careers. “We have provided both the US Army and US Navy onsite training to save our service members the burden of travel. Additionally, we have proudly donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation and provided special discounts to service members.” Finally, Victor Nzeata comments on the future of Cyber Brain Academy, while giving us his thoughts on the organization being awarded as the ‘Most Innovative Cyber Security Training Provider – USA. “To ensure we are living our values of commitment, impact, and accessibility, our future plans include partnering with more non- profits that are devoted to the well-being of our nation's veterans, creating more on-demand courses that can be accessed globally and providing cyber security training to our younger generation. “We are truly honored to have received this award and going forward we hope this recognition will help us further establish ourselves in the cyber security training industry.” Based in San Diego, Cyber Brain Academy is a leading provider of instructor-led cyber security training serving clients across the globe. Following their success in the Cyber Security Awards 2020, we got in touch with CEO Victor Nzeata to find out more.