Micah Champagne
Security Analyst,
TekStream Solutions
Leveling Up the SOC of Tomorrow through Workforce Development Today
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 8:30AM–9:15AM CT | Meeting Room 207 CD, Level 2
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Industry Insights
How can higher ed institutions meet growing cybersecurity threats amid a shortage of skilled cybersecurity labor without breaking the bank? TekStream is pioneering an approach to training the cybersecurity experts of tomorrow while providing best-in-class Splunk cybersecurity. In this panel, learn how higher ed pairs student security analysts with skilled industry professionals to create the next round of cybersecurity experts. Experiential learning, a tailored workforce training program and career development support launches more valuable graduates out of the SOC, and the academic benefit for graduates helps them “level-up” as they enter the work world. You’ll hear results, learnings and best practice tips while understanding how this program is meeting the needs of University CIOs, CISOs, and presidents. You’ll also hear what recent graduates think about the program, and how the certifications and transcript of activity metrics like use case summaries, complexity, MTTR, and scoring affect their ability to land cybersecurity roles after graduation.
