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Data Connectors has been continually at the fore as one of the original means of connecting professionals and solution providers to the biggest challenges in the sector. For her visionary work founded in 1999, she has built quite a unique network of over 650,000 members and an additional 250 currently active vendor partners. Educating and organizing summit activities across North America has also created an exclusive environment in which cybersecurity specialists can interact with government institutions and corporations in solving localized problems on their way to preparing for newer treats.
Keep Adapting to the Virtual Era
As the Significant Incident of the Pandemic COVID-19 occurred, Data Connectors adapted accordingly. It pioneered an 'all-virtual' kind of schedule; being the first of such companies in the sector, it kept going with its mission to provide relevant cybersecurity training and networking opportunities. Programs of this organization migrated to an all-virtual approach with live Q&A, keynote speeches, and insights from industry leaders to cover a wider, more diverse audience. In addition, the shift allowed Data Connectors to swiftly hire several times its current workforce to meet the needs of an increasing cybersecurity community while remaining safe.
An important part of staying on top of new and emerging cyber threats is understanding that you as a company is evolving in the cyber landscape, says she and her colleagues. Cybersecurity professionals have relied on virtual summit meetings to stay in the know about current threats and solutions. While remote work introduced new challenges for businesses, Input Connectors helped facilitate essential discussions between researchers, government agencies like the FBI and DHS to find a solution. Apart from that, these summits contributed to various programs and projects to broaden online lectures, education programs, and work with key entities.
Cybersecurity Community
In a global market like that in cybersecurity, it is essential to make sure that there is a place in conversation for diverse perspectives when it comes to finding solutions to problems. "It's in an open debate on the ideas and approaches in practice," notes Morrissey, "that we believe the success of an organization lies." While two companies may never share a single approach to cyber security, the combined network of knowledge within this community makes evaluation of such solutions more effective and implementation of changes swifter. Such a way has indeed made Data Connectors a very strong brand in the cybersecurity community.
Data Connectors, on the one hand, guarantees after receiving continuous feedback from participants and partner organizations agility with constant innovation to match the level of requirement of its community. The new offerings of the company such as CyberConnect Web Briefings, job boards, and on-demand learning resources have meant that professionals can still access the freshest insights and career development tools while combating "digital fatigue."
Growth and Expansion
On the other hand, Data Connectors will continue to grow in the future with Morrissey intending to double their manpower and revenue in the next three to five years. Apart from North America, Data Connectors also targets expansion into the Caribbean and Mexico. With such a strong commitment to high-end cybersecurity education and collaboration among experts in the field, Data Connectors ensures to stay a key player in the cybersecurity industry.
As threats evolve in the landscape of cybersecurity, the picture of Data Connectors is quite clear; it wants to equip its community with tools, knowledge, and networks to remain secure and ahead of the curve.
About the Leader
Dawn Morrissey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Data Connectors
