Cybersecurity expert Wayne Nordstrom is currently pursuing a degree in networks and cybersecurity at the University of Maryland’s Global Campus. Wayne Nordstrom is also a member of ISACA, an international association that focuses on IT governance.
In July 2020, ISACA launched One in Tech, a philanthropic foundation aimed at increasing diversity in the tech scene. Driven by the belief that technology can even the playing field for the most underserved populations, One in Tech will focus on democratizing IT skills by equipping people in underserved regions with the resources they need to participate in the digital future.
To achieve its goals, One in Tech will run three programs: Young Leaders in Tech, SheLeadsTech, and WeLeadTech. Young Leaders in Tech will teach programming to underrepresented students from kindergarten through grade 12 and encourage them to pursue careers in cybersecurity. SheLeadsTech will provide women with educational, mentorship, and networking opportunities in technology field, enabling them to advance their cybersecurity careers. Lastly, WeLeadTech will focus on minority populations who face systemized obstacles preventing them from entering the cybersecurity field. The foundation will partner with leading tech companies to open up opportunities for these groups.
In all three programs, One in Tech will depend largely on partnerships with other organizations, such as colleges, community groups, schools that run after-school programs, and corporations.
