Diverse perspectives are crucial for effective cyber defense strategies. Allen Walker shares his nontraditional path in cybersecurity and the importance of mentoring underrepresented groups. He will discuss the trials in building a cybersecurity education organization on a shoestring budget and how he found his stride, all while assisting over 80 people of color from marginalized communities to graduate school in four years and countless more in gaining certifications in IT and cybersecurity. You will hear how collaboration and knowledge sharing among diverse teams can better tackle cybersecurity challenges.