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Careers in Cyber Featuring La'Naia Jones '14

Carrie Bagley
By Carrie Bagley

La’Naia Jones '14 is the Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Intelligence Community (IC). In this capacity, Ms. Jones supports the CIO and organization by leading modernization efforts of the IC Information Technology Enterprise (IC ITE) and other areas of the IC Information Environment (IC IE), which encompass transforming the IC through foundational cloud, data sharing and cyber capabilities. She provides broad technical expertise, background, and experience to ensure the security and protection of the IC IT Landscape. Ms. Jones earned her Master of Science in Technology Management from UMGC in 2014. Continue below to watch her insights on the cyber industry and careers in cybersecurity.

Cyber Industry Insights with UMGC Alumna La'Naia Jones UMGC Alumna, La’Naia Jones ’14, shares cyber industry insights. As the Deputy CIO of the Intelligence Community, Ms. Jones highlights the role of the office of IC CIO, how risk management equity is different, and the tools and emerging technologies impacting cyber.

Cyber Career Insights with UMGC Alumna La’Naia Jones UMGC Alumna, La’Naia Jones ’14, shares cyber career insights. As the Deputy CIO of the Intelligence Community, Ms. Jones highlights tips for those seeking a career in cyber, the importance to take risks, and what she looks for in job candidates.

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