As the demand for cybersecurity professionals soars, Cedarville University launched a new student-led initiative to equip future cyber experts with technical and leadership skills.
“In cybersecurity, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals who excel in both technical expertise and leadership,” says David Reid, chief cyber student fellow of the cybersecurity center. “We want the CLDP to be a space where students can strengthen their technical skills and leadership abilities to become well-rounded cyber professionals.”
Key takeaways:
- The university’s Center for the Advancement of Cybersecurity introduced the Cyber Leadership Development Program (CLDP) in January. The two-year program, tailored for upperclassmen, focuses on enhancing communication and leadership abilities, equipping students to become multifaceted professionals in the rapidly growing cybersecurity field.
- The CLDP focuses on soft skills essential for career advancement. The program includes leadership exercises, team challenges and speaker events led by Cedarville graduates, some who now work for key partners like the National Security Agency. These opportunities provide students with additional tools to prepare for the challenges of their future career.
“Through the CLDP, we aim to transform technically skilled students into capable leaders,” says Stephen Reid, a sophomore from Columbus, Ohio, and founder of the CLDP. “When you bring such exceptional individuals together for a common purpose, amazing things can happen.”
