Why Young Professionals Choose Higher Education Careers
In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons young professionals gravitate toward a career in higher education.
Adriel Mendoza
Biography
Adriel Mendoza began his career as a Student Security Analyst and has since advanced to the role of Junior Cloud Security Engineer. He is dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity within the higher education sector.
In his current role at Madison College, Adriel plays a crucial part in safeguarding student data and securing the institution’s technology systems. He provides valuable security recommendations, conducts risk assessments, and implements robust security controls. Additionally, Adriel contributes to the Madison College Security Operations Center (SOC), where he investigates and responds to cyber threats.
Adriel is pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Cybersecurity at the SANS Technology Institute and expects to graduate in May 2025. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and continually strives to be the best version of himself.
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