Tony MarshallInnovative Systems Group

Tony Marshall has more than 30 years’ experience in Information Technology and Information Assurance. He is the founder, President and CEO of Innovative Systems Group, Inc., which has helped businesses reduce risks by integrating a unique approach to security since 1998. They excel in analyzing complex business problems and designing technology-based solutions to resolve them. Under his leadership, ISG has developed the first Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program in North Carolina. The company also has been working directly with the Transition Assistance Program at Fort Bragg to assist transitioning veterans assimilate into private industry. They plan to expand this program nationally this year. During his career, Tony worked for Fortune 500 companies and provided services to federal and state agencies and private businesses. He has successfully managed profit centers for companies in the IT, cable, healthcare, oil and food services industries; he excels in delivering solutions to complex problems.

Supporting America’s Heroes: Veterans in Apprenticeship, Presented by:

Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program(ISG-CAP)

April 13, 2018

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ISG Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program

“The Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program

(ISG-CAP) combines Education, Virtual

Simulation Training and work experience to produce

certified, trained and experienced cybersecurity

professionals.”

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ISG-CAP Cybersecurity Career Pathway

1. Candidates complete cyber foundational education

2. Education enables baseline cybersecurity certification

3. ISG-CAP requires Security+ or CCNA security certification

4. Candidates apply and are interviewed for training

5. Complete the Cyber Network Defense Course (CNDC)

6. CNDC provides fundamental cybersecurity training/skills

7. CNDC supports employment by ISG or other employers

8. Apprentices employed by ISG

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Secretary Hall

ISG-CAP Apprentice Attributes and Skills

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Attributes+ Intellectual curiosity

+ Commitment to lifelong learning

+ Operate effectively in a team

Skills+ Foundational Cyber Education

+ Cybersecurity Task Knowledge

+ Communications skillsISG-CAP Apprentice Cohort I

Cyber Network Defense Course (CNDC)

1. Hands-on Training on specific tasks

a. Penetration Testing

b. Network Mapping

c. Vulnerability Testing

2. Training performed in a Virtual Environment

a. Virtual environment available 24/7

b. Out-of-Class practice required

c. Weekly evaluation of performance

3. CNDC provides pathway to ISG Apprenticeship

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Cybersecurity Apprentice Program

1. Team-centric work environment

2. Enabled by “Subject Matter Expert” coaching and mentoring

3. 40 hour week with a combination of OJT and additional coursework

4. Tiered wage scale based on skill

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ISG-CAP Veteran Pathways

Active Duty Military Transition TimelineTimeline 18 Months 6 Months ETS or Retire Career

Activities Decision Career Skills Program* Employment ExperienceCyber Career Education Training

(ISG-CNDC)Apprenticeship Continous

LearningResults Certification Cyber Skills* Career Skills Program allows approved employers to provide job/career training during the last six months on active duty, when approved by the local commander.

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ISG-CAP Frequently Asked Questions

1 – CNDC (Training)

2 – Apprenticeship (Experience)

a. Location of Program Fort Bragg Area Fayetteville Regionb. Length of Program 2 – 3 Months 24 – 36 Monthsc. Wages Earned None Tiered based on experienced. Candidate Cost Yes (Funding Options)* Nonee. Entry Process Application & Interview Interviewf. Class Requirement Evening Class (M & Th) 40 hours of OJT and Educationg. Next Cohort November 6, 2017 1st Quarter 2018*Funding possible through: Federal programs, VA programs, Grants, and other.

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ISG-CAP Apprentice Cohort I Open House

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ISG-CAP Questions and Comments

Tony MarshallPresident and CEOISG8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite #200Raleigh, North Carolina 27615Phone: 919-844-8075 ext. 700www.isglink.com

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Decision Education5-6 months

Training2-3 months

Apprenticeship1-3 years

Career

Information Foundation Education Virtual Training Work Experience CareerCyber InterestCareer ResearchCyber Pathways

Computer HardwareComputer NetworksInformation Security

Task Specific Training

Cyber EmploymentAdvanced TrainingContinued Education

Diverse Opportunities

Security AptitudeLifelong LearningIntellectual Curiosity

Initial Assessment Employment Prep On-Job TrainingCyber Mentoring

Industry NetworkNIST Research

Cyber Education Network MappingSocial EngineeringManaged SecurityIncident Response

Continuous Learning

Career Decision Cyber Certificationsecurity+; orCCNA security)

Cyber Network Defense Course (CNDC)

Advanced CertificationTiered Wages

Superior PayIncome Stability

ISG Cybersecurity Career Milestones

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