Creating Real Entry Points into Cybersecurity with James Cairns
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Creating Real Entry Points into Cybersecurity with James Cairns
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About this listen
In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with James Cairns, CISO at Bow Valley College, about building meaningful pathways into cybersecurity for students and early-career professionals.
James shares his journey into cybersecurity, from development and system administration to leading security programs, and explains why broad experience and hands-on learning matter. The conversation focuses on the growing need for tier one roles, the importance of investing in new talent, and why automation and AI cannot replace people on the ground.
Together, Francois and James explore how community involvement, mentorship, and real-world experience help bridge the gap between education and employment, and what organizations can do to better support the next generation of cybersecurity practitioners.
This episode is especially relevant for students, recent graduates, hiring managers, and anyone thinking about how to build sustainable security teams.
Listen now and join the conversation.