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CISSP® MENTOR PROGRAM – SESSION ONE

INTRODUCTION

2024
Class #1 - Introduction
Evan Francen – FRSecure (Founder) and SecurityStudio (Founder & CEO)

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WELCOME!
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Welcome!

The FRSecure 2024 CISSP® Mentor Program Starts NOW!

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WELCOME!
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Welcome!

Disclaimer: This is a registered trademark of the International Information System Security Certification
Consortium, Inc. (”ISC2”) The CISSP® certification and examination are maintained and administered by ISC2
and any/all fees related to certification are due them (NOT FRSecure).

The FRSecure 2024 CISSP® Mentor Program Starts NOW!

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IMPORTANT CHANGE(S)
We are making a difference, but we think we can make a GREATER DIFFERENCE FOR
MORE PEOPLE!

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Introducing
IMPORTANT CHANGE(S)
We are making a difference, but we think we can make a GREATER DIFFERENCE FOR
MORE PEOPLE!

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Introducing
IMPORTANT CHANGE(S)

• Nonprofit developed by us to enable more access to information security training

and careers.
• Building more curriculum, training & mentorship leading to the CISSP Mentor
Program
• Offsetting attendee costs of training (books, study guides, etc.)
• Direct engagement with communities of people for whom this type of training is
not typically accessible.

Fundraising goal of $50k by end of June 2024

Go here to donate: https://infosecpathways.org/donations/donate/
InfoSec Pathways is 501c3 nonprofit organization, all donations are tax deductible

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To me, Evan Francen
ThreeProfessionally,
things you
Short version:
Ineed
do a lot(and so do I):
of information Trust,
security Credibility,
stuff. and Likability
• CEO and Co-founder of FRSecure and SecurityStudio
• Co-inventor of SecurityStudio (or S²), the platform for managing
information security risk.
• Co-inventor of S²Org, S²Vendor, S²Team, and S²Me.
• Co-inventor of S²Score, a quantitative measurement of information
security and vendor risk used by 5,500+ organizations.
• Created the (new) Certified virtual Chief Information Security Officer
(CvCISO) Program.
• Created the Tangible Experience and Apprenticeship for Cybersecurity
in HigherEd (TEACH).
• Created the Programmatic Distributed Empowerment for Information
Security (PDEIS) model.
• Co-host some shows; UNSECURITY Podcast and the Security Sh!t Show.
• Tell the truth (always), simplify (everything), and serve (everyone).

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INTRODUCTION
To me, Evan Francen
Professionally, I do a lot of information security stuff.
Short version:
• CEO and Co-founder of FRSecure and SecurityStudio
• Co-inventor of SecurityStudio (or S²), the platform for managing information
security risk.
• Co-inventor of S²Org, S²Vendor, S²Team, and S²Me.
• Co-inventor of S²Score, a quantitative measurement of information security and
vendor risk used by 5,500+ organizations.
• Created the Certified virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CvCISO®) Program.
• Created the Tangible Experience and Apprenticeship for Cybersecurity in HigherEd
(TEACH™).
• Created the Whole of ____ Information Security Empowerment (WISE™) model.
• Host/co-host some podcast shows.
• Tell the truth (always), simplify (everything), and serve (everyone).

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INTRODUCTION
To me, Evan Francen
Professionally, I do a lot of information security stuff.
Short version:
• Advised legal counsel in high-profile breaches including Target and
Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• 2014/2015 - Consultant to the Special Litigation Committee of the Board of Directors of
Target Corporation; derivative action related to the “Target Breach”.
• 2015/2016 – Consultant to legal counsel and Blue Cross/Blue Shield related to
remediation efforts (post-breach).
• Served as an expert witness is multiple federal criminal cases, mostly involving alleged
stolen trade secrets
• Served 100s of companies; big (Wells Fargo, Target, US Bank,
UnitedHealth, etc.) and small.
• Lots of television and radio, lots of information security talks at
conferences, and 750+ published articles about a variety of information
security topics.
“I don’t think I’ve met a more successful
“Evan’s straightforward analysis of information security risk as fractured, incomplete guy in this industry with less bullshit.” –
and disconnected is spot on.” – CISO, University of Miami Roger Grimes

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INTRODUCTION
To me, Evan Francen
Professionally, I do a lot of information security stuff.
Short version:
• Advised legal counsel in high-profile breaches including Target and
Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
I wrote a book
• 2014/2015 too,tobut
- Consultant whatevs.
the Special Litigation Committee of the Board of Directors of
https://www.amazon.com/Unsecurity-Information-
Target Corporation; derivative action related to the “Target Breach”.
• 2015/2016 – Consultant to legal counsel and Blue Cross/Blue Shield related to
security-failing-epidemic/dp/164343974X/
remediation efforts (post-breach).
• Served as an expert witness is multiple federal criminal cases, mostly involving alleged
stolen trade secrets
• Served 100s of companies; big (Wells Fargo, Target, US Bank,
UnitedHealth, etc.) and small.
• Lots of television and radio, lots of information security talks at
conferences, and 750+ published articles about a variety of information
security topics.
“I don’t think I’ve met a more successful
“Evan’s straightforward analysis of information security risk as fractured, incomplete guy in this industry with less bullshit.” –
and disconnected is spot on.” – CISO, University of Miami Roger Grimes

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INTRODUCTION
To me, Evan Francen
Personally, I do a lot of other stuff.
Short version:
• Believer and follower of Jesus.
• Husband, and my wife is way too good for me.
• Father of five children. It’s a miracle they turned out as good as they did.
Like, seriously a miracle!
• Dog lover, maybe obsessively so.
• Biker, the kind with a motor. Ride Harleys (or, maybe hunt deer on
Harleys).
• Plenty of tattoos. They told me I had to if I wanted to be a “real” Harley
rider. They lied.
• Scuba diver. Surprised they let me do this.
• ADHD is my superpower and it’s my curse. I do a lot of stuff but kill
myself in the process.
• Not known to be politically correct, but I think that’s good, right?!
• There’s a bunch more, but that’s good for now.

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INTRODUCTION
To me, Evan Francen
Personally, I do a lot of other stuff.
Short version:
• Believer and follower of Jesus.
• Husband, and my wife is way too good for me.

Sidebar…
• Father of five children. It’s a miracle they turned out as good as they did.
Like, seriously a miracle!
• Dog lover, maybe obsessively so.
• Biker, the kind with a motor.(thisRide Harleys
is common for(or,
me) maybe hunt deer on
Harleys).
• Plenty of tattoos. They told me I had to if I wanted to be a “real” Harley
rider. They lied.
• Scuba diver. Surprised they let me do this.
• ADHD is my superpower and it’s my curse. I do a lot of stuff but kill
myself in the process.
• Not known to be politically correct, but I think that’s good, right?!
• There’s a bunch more, but that’s good for now.

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A promise for
MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Mental illness affects more than 50 million

Americans, 20% of all Americans.
• 5% encounter a more serious mental health
concern every year.
• 1 in 6 kids ages six to 17 in the U.S. experience a
mental health disorder.
• Suicide remains the second-leading cause of
death among all U.S. children ages 10 to 14.

SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Mental illness affects more than 20% of all

Americans (50 million).
• 5% encounter a more serious mental health
concern every year.
• 1 in 6 kids ages six to 17 in the U.S. experience a
mental health disorder.
• Suicide remains the second-leading cause of
death among all U.S. children ages 10 to 14.

SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Mental illness affects more than 20% of all

Americans (50 million).
• 5% encounter a more serious mental health
concern every year.
• 1 in 6 kids ages six to 17 in the U.S. experience a
mental health disorder.
• Suicide remains the second-leading cause of
death among all U.S. children ages 10 to 14.

SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Mental illness affects more than 20% of all

Americans (50 million).
• 5% encounter a more serious mental health
concern every year.
• 1 in 6 kids ages six to 17 in the U.S. experience a
mental health disorder.
• Suicide remains the second-leading cause of
death among all U.S. children ages 10 to 14.

SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Mental illness affects more than 20% of all

Americans (50 million).
• 5% encounter a more serious mental health
concern every year.
• 1 in 6 kids ages six to 17 in the U.S. experience a
mental health disorder.
• Suicide remains the second-leading cause of
death among all U.S. children ages 10 to 14.

SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Anxiety is the most reported mental illness

among U.S. adults, nearly 1 in 5 (19.1%) affected.
• Major depressive episodes impact 8.3% of adults.
• More than half of U.S. adults with a mental illness
(55%) are not getting treatment.
• 42% said they cannot afford mental health
care.
• 17% said their health insurance doesn’t pay
enough.
SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Anxiety is the most reported mental illness among

U.S. adults, nearly 1 in 5 (19.1%) affected.
• Major depressive episodes impact 8.3% of
adults.
• More than half of U.S. adults with a mental illness
(55%) are not getting treatment.
• 42% said they cannot afford mental health
care.
• 17% said their health insurance doesn’t pay
enough.
SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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A promise for
MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Anxiety is the most reported mental illness among

U.S. adults, nearly 1 in 5 (19.1%) affected.
• Major depressive episodes impact 8.3% of adults.
• More than half of U.S. adults with a mental
illness (55%) are not getting treatment.
• 42% said they cannot afford mental health
care.
• 17% said their health insurance doesn’t pay
enough.
SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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A promise for
MENTAL HEALTH
HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

• Anxiety is the most reported mental illness among

U.S. adults, nearly 1 in 5 (19.1%) affected.
• Major depressive episodes impact 8.3% of adults.
• More than half of U.S. adults with a mental
illness (55%) are not getting treatment.
• 42% said they cannot afford mental health
care.
• 17% said their health insurance doesn’t pay
enough.
SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

First, The stigma

• Anxiety is the most reported mental illness
among U.S. adults, nearly 1 in 5 (19.1%) affected.
• Major depressive episodes impact 8.3% of adults.
• More than half of U.S. adults with a mental illness

is BULLSH*T!
(55%) are not getting treatment.
• 42% said they cannot afford mental health
care.
• 17% said their health insurance doesn’t pay
enough.
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HOUSEKEEPING – IMPORTANT PSA some friends.
MENTAL HEALTH

Resources:
• Anxiety is the most reported mental illness

The stigma is
among U.S. adults, nearly 1 in 5 (19.1%) affected.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/home
• Major depressive episodes impact 8.3% of adults.
• Mental Health America - https://mhanational.org/
•• MoreHealth
Mental than half
FIRST AIDof- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
U.S. adults with a mental illness
•
•
•
(55%)
988
Veterans
care.
Disaster
are
Suicide
• 42% said
Crisis BULLSH*T!
not Lifeline
& Crisis getting
they
Line
treatment.
- https://988lifeline.org/
cannot afford mental health
- https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Distress Helpline - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-
help/disaster-distress-helpline
• 17% said their health insurance doesn’t pay
• Support on Social Media - https://988lifeline.org/help-someone-
enough.
else/safety-and-support-on-social-media/
SOURCE: https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/health-insurance/mental-health-statistics/

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To me, Evan Francen
Personally, I do a lot of other stuff.About this.
Short version:
• BelieverFocus onofthe
and follower mission and you’ll make money.
Jesus.
• Husband, and my wife is way too good for me.
Focus on the money and you won’t make the mission.
• Father of five children. It’s a miracle they turned out as good as they did.
Like, seriously a miracle!
• Dog lover, maybe obsessively so.
• Biker, the kind with a motor. Ride Harleys (or, maybe hunt deer on
Harleys).
• Plenty of tattoos. They told me I had to if I wanted to be a “real” Harley
rider. They lied.
• Scuba diver. Surprised they let me do this.
• ADHD is my superpower and it’s my curse. I do a lot of stuff but kill
myself in the process.
• Not known to be politically correct, but I think that’s good, right?!
• There’s a bunch more, but that’s good for now.

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INTRODUCTION
To me, Evan Francen
Personally, I do a lot of other stuff.About this.
Short version:
• BelieverFocus onofthe
and follower mission and you’ll make money.
Jesus.
• Husband, and my wife is way too good for me.
Focus on the money and you won’t make the mission.
• Father of five children. It’s a miracle they turned out as good as they did.
Like, seriously a miracle!
• Dog lover, maybe obsessively so.
• Biker, the kind with a motor. Ride Harleys (or, maybe hunt deer on
Harleys).
• Plenty of tattoos. They told me I had to if I wanted to be a “real” Harley
rider. They lied.
• Scuba diver. Surprised they let me do this.
• ADHD is my superpower and it’s my curse. I do a lot of stuff but kill
myself in the process.
• Not known to be politically correct, but I think that’s good, right?!
• There’s a bunch more, but that’s good for now.

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To me, Evan Francen
Personally, I do a lot of other stuff.About this.
Short version:
• BelieverFocus onofthe
and follower mission and you’ll make money.
Jesus.
• Husband, and my wife is way too good for me.
Focus on the money and you won’t make the mission.
• Father of five children. It’s a miracle they turned out as good as they did.
Like, seriously a miracle!
• Dog lover, maybe obsessively so. It’s simple.
• I want
Biker, the kind with a motor. Ride Harleys to hunt
(or, maybe hear “well
deer on done”.
Harleys).
• Plenty of tattoos. They told me I had to if I wanted to be a “real” Harley
rider. They lied.
• Scuba diver. Surprised they let me do this.
• ADHD is my superpower and it’s my curse. I do a lot of stuff but kill
myself in the process.
• Not known to be politically correct, but I think that’s good, right?!
• There’s a bunch more, but that’s good for now.

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I do what I do because I serve my
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanfrancen/
Evan Francen @evanfrancen

mission and the purpose behind the

Personally, I do a lot of other stuff.
Short version: In action!

mission is isPEOPLE;
• Believer and follower of Jesus.
• Husband, and my wife way too good for me.therefore, I do
• Father of five children. It’s a miracle they turned out as good as they did.
what I do
Like, seriously because I LOVE PEOPLE.
a miracle!
• Dog lover, maybe obsessively so.
• Biker, the kind with a motor. Ride Harleys (and only crashed a couple).
Flippin’ deer!
This is the reason I’m SUPER excited
• Plenty of tattoos. They told me I had to if I wanted to be a “real” Harley
rider. They lied.
you’re here!
• Scuba diver. Surprised they let me do this.
• ADD is my superpower and it’s my curse.
(full transparency:
• There’s a bunch more,loving people
but that’s andfor
good liking people are different things)
now.

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WARNING
WISDOM
Information security is NOT about
information or security as much as it is
about people.

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WARNING
WISDOM
Information security is NOT about
information or security as much as it is
about people.

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Tonight’s Agenda

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Tonight’s Agenda First. Yes, I have one!

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Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?! The purpose behind the
• Why are we here? CISSP® Mentor Program and
• WHY are YOU here? how we’ve come to this point.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?! YOU are here for a reason
• Why are we here? and it’s important to us.
• WHY are YOU here?
If you don’t know why you’re
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
here, we can tell you why
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program? WE WANT YOU HERE.
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• About FRSecure.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here? I admit I’m biased, but this is the
• About FRSecure. BEST group of people EVER!
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• About FRSecure.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
Thank God you’re not
• Why are we here?
stuck with me!
• WHY are YOU here?
• About FRSecure. Get to know your
INCREDIBLE instructors.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
The BEST of the BEST!
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• About FRSecure.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• About FRSecure. The schedule, who’s
doing what, common
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
questions, etc.
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• More about MISSION
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
• Did I say “welcome” yet?!
• Why are we here?
• WHY are YOU here?
• About FRSecure.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
Although the CISSP® Mentor
• Did I say “welcome” yet?! Program doesn’t cost money,
• Why are we here? there is a cost.
• WHY are YOU here?
The cost is time, commitment,
• About FRSecure. and work.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• How to get the MOST out of this!

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
Although the CISSP® Mentor
• Did I say “welcome” yet?! Program doesn’t cost money,
• Why are we here? there is a cost.
• WHY are YOU here?
The cost is time, commitment,
• About FRSecure. and work.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• How to get the MOST out of this! These cost more than
money, but this is an
investment in YOU.

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
Although the CISSP® Mentor
• Did I say “welcome” yet?! Program doesn’t cost money,
• Why are we here? there is a cost.
• WHY are YOU here?
The cost is time, commitment,
• About FRSecure. and work.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• How to get the MOST out of this! These cost more than
money, but this is an
Things in RED (like this) are investment in YOU.
wisdomy things I don’t want
you to forget.

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INTRODUCTION
Tonight’s Agenda
Although the CISSP® Mentor
• Did I say “welcome” yet?! Program doesn’t cost money,
• Why are we here? there is a cost.
• WHY are YOU here?
The cost is time, commitment,
• About FRSecure. and work.
• Your instructors. (they’re pretty great)
• What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• How to get the MOST out of this! These cost more than
money, but this is an
Things in RED (like this) are Yes, I know “wisdomy” investment in YOU.
isn’t really a word.
wisdomy things I don’t want
you to forget.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…

Why are you doing

this?

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…

Why are you doing

It’s the mission.
this?

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…

Why are you doing

It’s the mission.
this?

What’s the mission?

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…
To fix the broken
industry.
Why are you doing
It’s the mission.
this?

What’s the mission?

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
It starts with a story…
To fix the broken
industry.
Why are you doing
It’s the mission.
this?

What’s the mission?

OK.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.
Some CONTEXT.

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
The WORST risk decisions we make are
the ones made without context.

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
The WORST risk decisions we make are
the ones made without context.

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings. 2021.

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings. 2022.

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings. NOW.

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings. 2021

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings. 2022.

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings. NOW.

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings.

2021

2022

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings.

2021

NOW

2022

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Total Job Openings.

2021

NOW

2022

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Average Pay.
No doubt, there’s opportunity!

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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OUR SEVERE TALENT SHORTAGE PROBLEM…

Opportunity. Average Pay.
No doubt, there’s opportunity!

And it pays pretty well.

Salaries declined though,

2022 was $125,470

Source: ZipRecruiter

Source: CyberSeek – www.cyberseek.org

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

BTW, the SAME things were being said in 2010

when we started the CISSP® Mentor Program!

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have IF this is a problem, and our mission is to fix problems
is struggling.
(broken things), then we do what we say we do.
• Quality training is expensive.

BTW, the SAME things were being said in 2010

when we started the CISSP® Mentor Program!

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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CISSP® MENTOR PROGRAM – SESSION ONE

INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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CISSP® MENTOR PROGRAM – SESSION ONE

INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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CISSP® MENTOR PROGRAM – SESSION ONE

INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
Who is ultimately responsible for
information security in an organization?

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
Who is ultimately responsible for
information security in an organization?

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
Who is ultimately responsible for
information security in an organization?

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INTRODUCTION
WRONG! WARNING

WISDOM
Who is ultimately responsible for
information security in an organization?

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INTRODUCTION
WRONG! WARNING

WISDOM
ORG NAME REDACTED (because I’m nice)

Who is ultimately responsible for

information security in an organization?
WRONG!

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INTRODUCTION
WRONG! WARNING

WISDOM WRONG!
ORG NAME REDACTED (because I’m nice)

Who is ultimately responsible for

information security in an organization?
WRONG!

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
The person ultimately responsible for
information security is the one at the top.

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) does two things:
1. Consult the organization to make good information
security risk decisions.
2. Implement the risk decisions.

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) does two things:
1. Consult the organization to make good information
security risk decisions.
2. Implement the risk decisions.

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) does two things:
1. Consult the organization to make good information
security risk decisions.
2. Implement the risk decisions.

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I sort of feel like I’m on a roll now!
INTRODUCTION

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I sort of feel like I’m on a roll now!
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
Complexity is the WORST enemy of
information security.

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I sort of feel like I’m on a roll now!
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
WISDOM
Complexity is the WORST enemy of
information security.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/cybersecurity-burnout-is-real-and-
its-going-to-be-a-problem-for-all-of-us/
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we According
don’t have enough
to a survey talent.
of more than 500 IT decision makers by threat
intelligence company ThreatConnect, 50% of private sector businesses
• The talent wealready
have have
is struggling.
gaps in basic, technical IT security skills within their
• Quality training is expensive.
company. What's more, 32% of IT managers and 25% of IT directors are
considering quitting their jobs in the next six months – leaving employers
open to a cacophony of issues across hiring, management, and IT
security.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
https://www.zdnet.com/education/computers-tech/cybersecurity-
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
training-options/
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
https://www.zdnet.com/education/computers-tech/cybersecurity-
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
training-options/
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
https://www.zdnet.com/education/computers-tech/cybersecurity-
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
training-options/
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
https://www.zdnet.com/education/computers-tech/cybersecurity-
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
training-options/
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

So, we’ll start a program to offer FREE CISSP® training and

sprinkle in as much mentorship as we can muster.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have is struggling.
• Quality training is expensive.

So, we’ll start a program to offer FREE CISSP® training and

sprinkle in as much mentorship as we can muster.

Like FREE FREE.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent
NOT we have
the no is struggling.
• Quality value
training is expensive.
FREE!

So, we’ll start a program to offer FREE CISSP® training and

sprinkle in as much mentorship as we can muster.

Like FREE FREE.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent
NOT we have
the no is struggling.
• Quality value
training is expensive.
FREE!

So, we’ll start a program to offer FREE CISSP® training and The FREE with
sprinkle in as much mentorship as we can muster. value!

Like FREE FREE.

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have NOT limited
NOT the no is struggling.
• Quality value
training is expensive. functionality
FREE!
FREE.

So, we’ll start a program to offer FREE CISSP® training and The FREE with
sprinkle in as much mentorship as we can muster. value!
NOT trial
Like FREE FREE.
membership
FREE.

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Why are we here?
What’s broken?
• It starts with a story…
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• LOTS, but we’ll stay focused for now.
• With respect to the CISSP® Mentor Program
• Allegedly, we don’t have enough talent.
• The talent we have NOT limited
NOT the no is struggling.
• Quality value
training is expensive. functionality
FREE!
FREE.

So, we’ll start a program to offer FREE CISSP® training and The FREE with
sprinkle in as much mentorship as we can muster. value!
NOT trial Like NO strings
Like FREE FREE.
membership attached FREE.
FREE.

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Why are we here?
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• ss!
• Delivered 100% in person.
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
• The Program had 6 students.
• Between
• !
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan
Cloutier joined the fun too!

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• 2010 was our first CISSP® Mentor Program class!
• Delivered 100% in person.
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
• The Program had 6 students.
• e
• n!
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan
Cloutier joined the fun too!

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• 2010 was our first CISSP® Mentor Program class!
• Delivered 100% in person.
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
• The Program had 6 students.
• Between 2010 and 2016 things grew steadily, then Brad Nigh
joined the fun!
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan
Cloutier joined the fun too!

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INTRODUCTION
Why are we here?
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”.
• 2010 was our first CISSP® Mentor Program class!
• Delivered 100% in person.
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
• The Program had 6 students.
• Between 2010 and 2016 things grew steadily, then Brad Nigh joined
the fun!
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan Cloutier
joined the fun too!
• A few years ago, Ron Woerner and Chris Foulon also joined us.

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INTRODUCTION In 2023, the CISSP® Mentor

Why are we here? Program had grown to more
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”. than 20,000 registered
• 2010 was our first CISSP® Mentor Program class! students from 158
• Delivered 100% in person. countries around the world!
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
• The Program had 6 students.
• Between 2010 and 2016 things grew steadily, then Brad Nigh joined
the fun!
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan Cloutier
joined the fun too!
• A few years ago, Ron Woerner and Chris Foulon also joined us.

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INTRODUCTION In 2023, the CISSP® Mentor

Why are we here? Program had grown to more
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”. than 20,000 registered
• 2010 was our first CISSP® Mentor Program class! students from 158
• Delivered 100% in person. countries around the world!
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
This is what the mission does!
• The Program had 6 students.
• Between 2010 and 2016 things grew steadily, then Brad Nigh joined
the fun!
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan Cloutier
joined the fun too!
• A few years ago, Ron Woerner and Chris Foulon also joined us.

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INTRODUCTION In 2023, the CISSP® Mentor

Why are we here? Program had grown to more
• So, the mission is “to fix the broken industry”. than 20,000 registered
• 2010 was our first CISSP® Mentor Program class! students from 158
• Delivered 100% in person. countries around the world!
• FRSecure had 3 employees.
This is what the mission does!
• The Program had 6 students.
• Between 2010 and 2016 things grew steadily,
THISthen Brad
is WHY Nigh
we’re joined
here.
the fun!
• Still growing steadily between 2016 – 2020, then Ryan Cloutier
joined the fun too!
• A few years ago, Ron Woerner and Chris Foulon also joined us.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

You do NOT need to be “experienced” to be here.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

You do NOT need to be “experienced” to be here.

There is a place for EVERYBODY here!

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

You do NOT need to be “experienced” to be here.

There is a place for EVERYBODY here!
• People who want to pass the exam, do.
• We get messages all year long.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

You do NOT need to be “experienced” to be here.

There is a place for EVERYBODY here!
• People who want to pass the exam, do.
• We get messages all year long.
This is our payment!

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INTRODUCTION Write it down and finish

what you started.
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

You do NOT need to be “experienced” to be here.

There is a place for EVERYBODY here!
• People who want to pass the exam, do.
• We get messages all year long.
This is our payment!

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INTRODUCTION Write it down and finish

what you started.
WHY are YOU here?
• There can be many reasons.

YOUR PURPOSE?
Improve on PASS the Start a new Further Teach Make
Learn
the job exam! career career others friends

You do NOT need to be “experienced” to be here.

There is a place for EVERYBODY here!
• People who want to pass the exam, do.
• We get messages all year long.
This is our payment! FACT: We
need you.

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INTRODUCTION
About FRSecure

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INTRODUCTION
About FRSecure

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INTRODUCTION
About FRSecure

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INTRODUCTION
About FRSecure

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INTRODUCTION
About FRSecure

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors
You have the BEST instructors in the business! (not me, LOL!)

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors
You have the best instructors in the business! (not me, LOL!)

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors – Brad Nigh

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnigh/

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors – Ryan Cloutier

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-cloutier/

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors – Ron Woerner

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronwoerner/

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors – Chris Foulon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors – Evan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/

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INTRODUCTION
Your instructors
You have the best instructors in the business! (not me, LOL!)

I am honored to work with these guys!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon/

INTRODUCTION @chris_foulon

Your instructors – Chris Foulon

• vCISO | Strategic CISO | Digital Transformations Focused on Cybersecurity &
Risk Mitigation | Strategic Business Development | Cyber Security Speaker |
Chief
ThisInformation Security
is the 1st year Officer
we are | CISSPinstructors
including GSLC CRISCoutside
AWS Security
of FRSecure
• Key achievements include:
and SecurityStudio and we couldn’t be happier.
• Eliminating an exposure attach for a Fortune 10 Fintech Company.

I am honored to work with these guys!

• Spearheading digital transformation and cloud migration for a federal
agency.
• Facilitating the growth of a multi-million-dollar project with a 50%
Itincrease
won’t be long
in Site before we’ll
Reliability be expanding to include more (so, if
Engineers.
you
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Risk someone
Consultant for in
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years.
• Volunteer with InfraGard, the Security Tinkerers group, the Information
Security Leadership Foundation, the Cyber Future Foundation, and co-host
for the Breaking into Cybersecurity Podcast.

An ABSOLUTELY incredible mission-driven information security expert!

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• The program starts tonight (4/8) and runs through May 29th.
• Each class is taught LIVE from 6pm – 8pm CDT (UTC -05:00).
• LIVE sessions will be taught as a live stream on YouTube.
• Each class will be recorded and posted to YouTube within 24 hours of the
live class.
• The instructor’s slide deck will also be made available to you and should
serve as great study material.
• The 2024 FRSecure CISSP Mentor Program Discord server has been setup
as a study group. Please contact cisspmentor@frsecure.com if you do not
have access.

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• The program starts tonight (4/8) and runs through May 29th.
• Each class is taught LIVE from 6pm – 8pm CDT (UTC -05:00).
• LIVE sessions will be taught as a live stream on YouTube.
• Each class will be recorded and posted to YouTube within 24 hours of the
live class.
• The instructor’s slide deck will also be made available to you and should
serve as great study material.
• The 2024 FRSecure CISSP Mentor Program Discord server has been setup
as a study group. Please contact cisspmentor@frsecure.com if you do not
have access.

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
• The program starts tonight (4/8) and runs through May 29th.
• Each class is taught LIVE from 6pm – 8pm CDT (UTC -05:00).
• LIVE sessions will be taught as a live stream on YouTube.
• Each class will be recorded and posted to YouTube within 24 hours of the
live class.
• The instructor’s slide deck will also be made available to you and should
serve as great study material.
• The 2024 FRSecure CISSP Mentor Program Discord server has been setup
as a study group. Please contact cisspmentor@frsecure.com if you do not
have access.

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INTRODUCTION
Discord Server
A quick introduction to our Discord server and how we’ll use it.

FRSecure’s Brian Kelley

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CLASS SCHEDULE.

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What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CLASS SCHEDULE.
• Every class is structured similarly, starting with a brief
recap of the previous content/session, then:
• Questions.
• Quiz.
• Current Events.
• Lecture.
• Homework (you’ll appreciate the breaks…)
FRSecure 2024 CISSP Mentor Program Discord Server
• This is yours. Please use it, and DON’T abuse it.
• We will be in and out of the study group to help when
we can.

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CLASS SCHEDULE.
• We are here to help!
• If you have any questions, at any time, please send them
to cisspmentor@frsecure.com.
• Please do not email any of us directly (mostly because
we’re slow).
• Content will be made available to all students, including
(these) slides and handouts (if there are any).
• Video recordings are available immediately after class
on the FRSecure YouTube channel.

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INTRODUCTION ISC2 has a tons of

free (and mostly
What is the CISSP Mentor Program? good) content.
WHAT IS A CISSP®?
Get your Ultimate Guide to the CISSP @ https://cloud.connect.isc2.org/CISSP-
ultimate-guide

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INTRODUCTION ISC2 has a tons of

free (and mostly
What is the CISSP Mentor Program? good) content.
WHAT IS A CISSP®?
Get your Ultimate Guide to the CISSP @ https://cloud.connect.isc2.org/CISSP-
ultimate-guide

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INTRODUCTION ISC2 has a tons of

free (and mostly
What is the CISSP Mentor Program? good) content.
WHAT IS A CISSP®?
Get your Ultimate Guide to the CISSP @ https://cloud.connect.isc2.org/CISSP-
ultimate-guide

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INTRODUCTION ISC2 has a tons of

free (and mostly
What is the CISSP Mentor Program? good) content.
WHAT IS A CISSP®?
Get your Ultimate Guide to the CISSP @ https://cloud.connect.isc2.org/CISSP-
ultimate-guide

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INTRODUCTION ISC2 has a tons of

free (and mostly
What is the CISSP Mentor Program? good) content.
WHAT IS A CISSP®?
Get your Ultimate Guide to the CISSP @ https://cloud.connect.isc2.org/CISSP-
ultimate-guide

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
WHAT IS A CISSP®? - Ultimate Guide to the CISSP

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What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
WHAT IS A CISSP®? - Ultimate Guide to the CISSP

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What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
WHAT IS A CISSP®? - Ultimate Guide to the CISSP

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What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
WHAT IS A CISSP®? - Ultimate Guide to the CISSP

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What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
WHAT IS A CISSP®? - Ultimate Guide to the CISSP

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
WHAT IS If
A you meet- the
CISSP®? requirements,
Ultimate we’re
Guide to the happy to help
CISSP you with this!
Go here: https://frsecure.com/cissp-endorsement/

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INTRODUCTION
What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CERTIFICATION EXAM OUTLINE
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

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What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CERTIFICATION EXAM OUTLINE
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

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INTRODUCTION But there’s this too…

What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CERTIFICATION EXAM OUTLINE
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

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INTRODUCTION But there’s this too…

What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CERTIFICATION EXAM OUTLINE
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

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INTRODUCTION But there’s this too…

What is the CISSP Mentor Program?
CERTIFICATION EXAM OUTLINE
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

Another good summary of changes here: https://cissprep.net/cissp-exam-changes-2024/

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What is the CISSP Mentor Every
Program?
class has a backup, so every
CLASS SCHEDULE. class will be taught on schedule

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THE BOOK
CISSP Study Guide – Third Edition
Title: The Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference, 6th
Edition.
• ISBN-10: 111978990
• ISBN-13: 978-1119789994

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THANK YOU!
FOR ALL THE BEHIND THE SCENES HELP!
Volunteers from several places, including FRSecure are working behind the
scenes to make this a success.

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THAT’S IT. NEXT?

That’s it for today…
• We’re very excited that we get to be a part of your
information security career journey!
• This will be a rewarding experience.

For most of you:

• This will get hard.
• This will seem dry.
• This will seem overwhelming.

Don’t give up!

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THAT’S IT. NEXT?

That’s it for today…

Next
Wednesday, April 10
• Domain 1: Security & Risk
Management
• Instructor: Chris

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