VetSecCon2021

As the third all-virtual convention hosted by VetSec, Inc., our goal is to continue to further the vision statement of our company; “A world where no veteran pursuing information security goes unemployed.”  To this end, VetSec, Inc. is proud and excited to announce VetSecCon 2021.  Featuring key speakers from across the information security industry as well as experts in areas like navigating the Veterans Affairs benefits claims and issues facing the human side of information security as well as speakers from our very own membership, VetSecCon 2021 proves to be our most ambitious event yet!

This year, VetSecCon will again feature three tracks.

• Our first track is aiming directly at military members readying for their transition.  This track will include speakers on job interviews, resume writing, LinkedIn networking, navigating veterans benefits, educational benefits, etc.
• Track two is all InfoSec skills. Featuring speakers from our own membership as well as industry leaders, this track will include entry-level information security discussions as well as highly specialized talks on skills you need in Information Security. Note: This may split into two tracks (Offensive and Defensive) if we have a high quantity of high-quality CFPs.
• Track three is the human aspect of information security.  Featuring talks on different issues in humanity and how infosec professionals can make a difference, this track aims to educate its attendees beyond the technical into the philosophical.

Additional features this year will include a Capture the Flag style competition for our attendees, a Career Fair for people to receive resume and interview advice with breakouts by recruiters, and a new conference chat for our attendees to meet, greet, and network!

This is the third convention VetSec has hosted. Our first, in April of 2020, was by the members and for the members.  In October of 2020 we held our first multi-day, three track event, aimed at calling attention to our mission – to support active duty, transitioning, and veteran members of the military who are currently working in or transitioning into the Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or Cybersecurity industries.  Our vision is a world where no veteran pursuing information security goes unemployed.  We believe in that vision, and we believe we can be a huge part of making sure it comes true.

Now, VetSecCon 2021 continues where we left off – to help build VetSec as the only 501c3 comprised of purely military, directly supporting our own in their transition into and upskill in cybersecurity. We aim to help educate the military and infosec communities and raise funds to cover our annual operational expenses so we can better support the men and women who have offered so much in their military service.