Nicole Rose
About Nicole Rose
Nicole Rose is a Senior Business Development Manager with over 15 years of experience in workforce development, currently working at Focal Point Data Risk and CDW in the Raleigh-Durham area. She has held various positions at Global Knowledge and has a strong focus on Cyber Strategy and risk management.
Work at Focal Point Data Risk
Nicole Rose has been employed at Focal Point Data Risk as a Senior Business Development Manager since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational capabilities in cyber security. Her responsibilities include collaborating with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity leadership to develop integrated risk management programs. She aims to improve immediate security measures and ensure long-term workforce resilience.
Previous Experience at Global Knowledge
Before joining Focal Point Data Risk, Nicole Rose held multiple positions at Global Knowledge. She served as the US Field Sales Training Manager from 2005 to 2010, followed by the US Field Sales Operations Manager from 2010 to 2012. Subsequently, she worked as a Senior National Account Manager from 2012 to 2018. Her tenure at Global Knowledge spanned a total of 11 years, during which she contributed to various aspects of sales and training operations.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Rose earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Siena College, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in developing tailored workforce development programs. Her areas of focus include Cyber Strategy, Identity Access Management, Data Privacy, Risk & Compliance, and IT Strategy. This educational background and extensive experience inform her approach to building effective cybersecurity teams.
Background in Staffing and Account Management
Nicole Rose began her career in staffing and account management. She worked as a Staffing Manager at Maxim Healthcare Services from 2001 to 2003, followed by a role as an Account Manager at Accountants Inc. from 2003 to 2005. These early positions provided her with foundational skills in managing client relationships and workforce solutions, which she has applied throughout her career.
Focus on Cybersecurity Workforce Development
In her current roles, Nicole Rose emphasizes the importance of workforce development in cybersecurity. She assists organizations in defining, evaluating, building, and validating their cybersecurity teams. Her work includes collaborating with cybersecurity teams within Fortune 100 companies to manage risk effectively through targeted workforce development initiatives.