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He highlights CyberUp's focus on inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented communities, and the importance of early engagement through programs like PowerUp. Bryan emphasizes the need for practical training and mentorship to prepare individuals for the cybersecurity workforce. He also addresses the challenges of bridging the talent gap and the role of apprenticeships in workforce development.​ ## SafetyDetectives' Interview with CyberUp's Executive Director, Tony Bryan [![Feature on SafetyDetectives with CyberUp](https://wecyberup.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Feature%20on%20SafetyDetectives%20with%20CyberUp.png?width=459&height=300&name=Feature%20on%20SafetyDetectives%20with%20CyberUp.png "Feature on SafetyDetectives with CyberUp")](https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/tony-bryan-cyberup/#review-3) In a recent interview with SafetyDetectives, Tony Bryan, Executive Director of CyberUp, discusses the organization's mission to create accessible cybersecurity career pathways. He highlights CyberUp's focus on inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented communities, and the importance of early engagement through programs like PowerUp. Bryan emphasizes the need for practical training and mentorship to prepare individuals for the cybersecurity workforce. He also addresses the challenges of bridging the talent gap and the role of apprenticeships in workforce development.​ [READ THE FULL INTERVIEW](https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/tony-bryan-cyberup/#review-3) ## **CyberUp's Latest Stories** ## **CyberUp's Latest Story** ###### 4 min read ### [Graduate Success Story: Sai Taja Baddala](https://news.wecyberup.org/cy-says-blog/graduate-success-story-sai-taja-baddala?hsLang=en) Cindy Eller: Sep 4, 2026 Learning, Growing and Giving Back: Sai Taja Baddala's Cybersecurity Journey Long before Sai Taja... ###### 3 min read ### [Graduate Success Story: Jessica Hewitt](https://news.wecyberup.org/cy-says-blog/graduate-success-story-jessica-hewitt?hsLang=en) Cindy Eller: Aug 3, 2026 Turning Curiosity into Confidence: Jessica Hewitt’s Apprenticeship Success Story Jessica Hewitt’s... ###### 3 min read ### [Apprentice Success Story: Louis Sinn](https://news.wecyberup.org/cy-says-blog/apprentice-success-story-louis-sinn?hsLang=en) Cindy Eller: Jun 22, 2026 From Career Changer to Cybersecurity Apprentice: Louis Sinn's Cybersecurity Journey A Career Path... ## **Tune In To Skills-Based Hiring Insights with Cy Says Blog** ## **Tune In To Cyber Insights with Cy Says Blog** ###### 3 min read ### [The Scary Side of Ignoring Skills-Based Hiring](https://news.wecyberup.org/cy-says-blog/scaryside?hsLang=en) Tony Bryan: Oct 30, 2024 As we face rapid technological change and increasing job market demands, one thing has become clear: traditional hiring models are failing us. 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