Listen "From Cyber Pro to Policy Shaper: It Could Be You - Ep 163"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, host Rob Aragao sits down with Betsy Cooper, Director of the Aspen Policy Academy. Betsy shares how the Academy is helping to train cybersecurity professionals to effectively engage with and influence public policy. They discuss the importance of civic engagement, the need for technical voices in policymaking, and how the Academy fills a critical gap by offering accessible, actionable training for both experts and everyday citizens. Real-world success stories—including efforts to improve scam reporting tools for older adults and developing cybersecurity baselines for medical devices—highlight the Academy’s impact. Betsy also introduces a new initiative focused on cyber civic engagement to empower communities across the country.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via [email protected] As featured on Million Podcasts' Best 100 Cybersecurity Podcast and Best 70 Chief Information Security Officer CISO Podcasts rankings.
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