{"id":256300,"date":"2026-05-26T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/building-a-resilient-future\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:35:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:35:19","slug":"building-a-resilient-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/building-a-resilient-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Resilient Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Building a Resilient Future<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/erau.edu\/about\/news-and-stories\/hub-spoke\/stories\/building-a-resilient-future<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-26 17:24:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: erau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

At Embry\u2011Riddle Aeronautical University\u2019s Prescott Campus, cybersecurity is more than a major, it\u2019s an opportunity for leadership and excellence. For two students, Morgan Finch (\u201926) and Rebekah Sokoloski (\u201926), that opportunity has taken shape in the form of CyberAero, a student-led Capture the Flag (CTF) experience designed to prepare and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.<\/p>\n

In just two years, Morgan and Rebekah have demonstrated the powerful impact of women leading in a field where they are critically underrepresented by together transforming CyberAero into a unique statewide educational outreach program, one that blends technical expertise, mentorship and Embry\u2011Riddle\u2019s signature hands-on approach to learning.<\/p>\n

Two Paths Converging in Cybersecurity Leadership<\/h2>\n

Morgan Finch: Leading by Example<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finch arrived at Embry\u2011Riddle with only a basic understanding of cybersecurity but with the confidence that Embry\u2011Riddle would \u201cprovide a top-notch education\u2026 and endless opportunities\u201d to learn and build leadership. Over time, she found her stride through clubs, competitions and conferences. She has served as Vice President of Women in Cybersecurity, team lead for CyberAero and a cybersecurity intern at Palo Verde Generating Station, where she worked hands-on with insider-threat defense and industrial cybersecurity.<\/p>\n

Her proudest accomplishment? Bringing CyberAero back to life.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing from competing to creating a Capture-the-Flag competition was something I never thought would be possible\u2026 Being able to provide such a unique opportunity to high school students is the most rewarding part.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morgan\u2019s leadership style is anchored in support, communication and modeling excellence, a philosophy shaped by Embry\u2011Riddle alumna Amalie Hansen, whose mentorship encouraged her to get involved early in her academic journey.<\/p>\n

Rebekah Sokoloski: Shaping a Future in Cybersecurity Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Sokoloski, the turning point…<\/p>\n

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