Lara Dawson
About Lara Dawson
Lara Dawson serves as the Curriculum Marketing Manager for Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Management at the SANS Institute, where she has worked since 2020. With a background that includes leadership roles at Secure Ideas, InGuardians, and Intelguardians, she focuses on content and instructor development and supports courseware development and free resources for the information security community.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Lara Dawson serves as the Curriculum Marketing Manager for Cloud Security and Cybersecurity Management at the SANS Institute. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on the marketing and development of curriculum related to cloud security and cybersecurity management. In her role, she supports authors and courseware development, ensuring that the curriculum meets the needs of the information security community. Additionally, she contributes to the creation of free resources aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills within the field.
Previous Experience at SANS Institute
Before her current role, Lara Dawson worked at the SANS Institute as the Deputy Director of GIAC Operations from 2000 to 2005. During her five-year tenure, she was involved in overseeing operations related to the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) program. This position allowed her to gain significant experience in the information security education sector, which she has continued to build upon in her subsequent roles.
Professional Background in Cybersecurity
Lara Dawson has a diverse background in the cybersecurity industry. She worked at InGuardians, Inc. as Vice President and Business Manager from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she was employed at Intelguardians, Inc. as Business Manager from 2005 to 2008. Her career began at Secure Ideas, where she served as Partner and COO from 2011 to 2014. This extensive experience across various organizations has equipped her with a broad understanding of cybersecurity management and operations.
Contributions to Information Security Community
In her current role at the SANS Institute, Lara Dawson plays a significant part in advancing content and instructor development. She is actively involved in the development of free resources for the information security community. Her contributions aim to enhance the educational offerings and support the professional growth of individuals in the cybersecurity field.