V. Susan Peediyakkal

It is the mission, duty, and purpose of Mental Health Hackers to educate the public, particularly information security professionals, about the unique mental health risks and problems faced by information security professionals and other heavy users of technology, and how to reduce those risks and cope with those problems; to provide support services to them and other heavy users of technology who suffer from mental health issues related to heavy use of technology, such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, and eating disorders.

Defender Academy is ready to take on the task of educating and preparing the future of network defenders. With the support of the community, universities and corporate sponsors, we will be able to train network guardians to become leaders of character, integrity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Cybersecurity should be a part of the American schools curriculum. This course not only teaches its students to work with industry tools, but it also integrates some of the Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C advanced technology requirements. The graduates of these courses are the junior elite recruitment force that has the fundamental knowledge to be built upon by future educators and employers. Defender Academy is here to: Ignite the flame of curiosity to build a fortress of Network Defenders.

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our clients’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

It is the mission, duty, and purpose of Mental Health Hackers to educate the public, particularly information security professionals, about the unique mental health risks and problems faced by information security professionals and other heavy users of technology, and how to reduce those risks and cope with those problems; to provide support services to them and other heavy users of technology who suffer from mental health issues related to heavy use of technology, such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, and eating disorders.

Defender Academy is ready to take on the task of educating and preparing the future of network defenders. With the support of the community, universities and corporate sponsors, we will be able to train network guardians to become leaders of character, integrity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Cybersecurity should be a part of the American schools curriculum. This course not only teaches its students to work with industry tools, but it also integrates some of the Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) of Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C advanced technology requirements. The graduates of these courses are the junior elite recruitment force that has the fundamental knowledge to be built upon by future educators and employers. Defender Academy is here to: Ignite the flame of curiosity to build a fortress of Network Defenders.

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our clients’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.