Talk With an Expert

Cybersecurity Career Journeys: Insights from SANS Experts

  • Mon, Oct 20, 2025
  • 1:00PM - 2:00PM UTC
  • English
  • Karen Wetzel
  • Technical Presentation
Webcast Hero

Join top SANS instructors as they share their personal journeys into cybersecurity—how they got started, what shaped their careers, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. From first steps into the industry to becoming recognized experts, their stories offer inspiration and practical guidance for anyone looking to launch or grow a career in cyber.

Moderated by Karen Wetzel from NICE, this session will also connect their experiences to roles within the NICE Workforce Framework, spotlighting some of the most dynamic opportunities across both public and private sectors. Whether you're just beginning your career or planning your next move, you'll walk away with actionable tips and a clearer picture of how to navigate your own path in the cybersecurity field.

Meet the speaker

Karen Wetzel

Lead, NICE Framework

Karen Wetzel is Lead of the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. In this role, she sets strategy for and leads efforts around the development, improvement, and application of the in support of an integrated ecosystem of cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.

Read more about Karen Wetzel