No Password Required Podcast Episode 71 - Cynthia Wrye

No Password Required Podcast Episode 71 - Cynthia Wrye

From No Password Required by Cyber Florida

April 6, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 71

About this episode

Cynthia Wyre discusses her unconventional journey into cybersecurity and the importance of community and mentorship in the field.

Cynthia Wyre —Project Manager at Rapid7 and the Queen of Cyber Media No Password Required Season 7: Episode 4 - Cynthia Wyre Cynthia Wyre is a Senior Strategic Engagement Project Manager at Rapid7, where she helps connect academic research and industry. Her path into cybersecurity innovation was untraditional, moving from healthcare and construction project management into vulnerability research and academic partnerships. Cynthia reflects how she applied for a role she did not think she was qualified for, why professionals of all backgrounds belong in cyber, and how project management skills can open unexpected doors. Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and K. Melton of the Cognitive Security Institute welcome Cynthia live from CyberBay 2026 in Tampa for a conversation about research, resilience, and relationship-building in cybersecurity. Cynthia explains Rapid7’s partnership with USF and Cyber Florida, including her efforts to support research around SOC analyst training and burnout, and the future of cyber education. Throughout the conversation, Cynthia highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and helping people see that cybersecurity is not limited to one path or…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Clabby

Guest: Cynthia Wyre

Topics covered

  • cybersecurity
  • project management
  • academic partnerships
  • community
  • mentorship

Keywords

  • Rapid7
  • CyberBay 2026
  • SOC analyst training
  • burnout
  • cyber education

Mentioned in this episode

Products: the Lifestyle Polygraph, Rapid7

Places: Tampa

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