The Tortora Brayda Institute & the Association of

US Cyber Forces presents:

Cyber Workforce Series

October - Tabitha Flax: CEO, Haystack Solutions

Think cybersecurity is just “hackers and hoodies”? Think again.

The cyber industry spans analysts, AI architects, policy advisors, red team operators, cloud defenders, digital forensics experts, cyber diplomats — and that’s just the beginning.

The Cyber Workforce Series by Tortora Brayda Institute for Partnerships in AI & Cybersecurity and AUSCF pulls back the curtain on what these roles actually look like.

Every month, a new cyber professional joins us to answer:

  • What do you really do?
  • How did you get here?
  • What skills actually matter?
  • What advice would you give someone starting today?

If you’re curious about cyber, considering a pivot, or helping students navigate career options - this series is for you.

Join us this month as we visit with Tabitha Flax, CEO of Haystack Solutions.

Tabitha Flax is CEO of Haystack Solutions, developer of CyberGEN.IQ, a cognitive aptitude assessment that identifies cybersecurity potential beyond traditional credentials. She is focused on changing how organizations identify talent, helping more people discover their strengths and pursue cybersecurity careers, regardless of their education or professional background.

Join Nathan and Tabitha for this dynamic conversation.

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Date

28 October 2026

Time

09:00 AM PDT

12:00 PM EDT

Sessions

Cyber Workforce Series

Topics

Cyber Security 

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