About Us & Our Team

ASCND-CYBER

ASCND-CYBER empowers individuals and organizations to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity. We offer a comprehensive suite of learning resources, including expert-led courses, engaging webinars, insightful seminars, and personalized career coaching, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the cybersecurity field. ASCND-CYBER is your partner in building a secure digital future from foundational concepts to advanced techniques.

Our Vision

Transforming the cybersecurity landscape by pioneering education that turns today's learners into tomorrow's cyber-defenders, driving a secure, innovative digital future.

Our Mission

To build up a community of highly skilled cyber defenders who are prepared to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to evolving cyber threats, shaping a more secure and resilient digital future.

About Our Founder and CEO

Eric J. Belardo, NSA IAM, CEIM, CFI&I

A US ARMY Military Intelligence Veteran of Operations in Kosovo with NATO; Eric Brings over 35 years of Cyber Security & Online Security Experience across many industry domains, including Civilian Government, Department of Defense, International, Financial, and Civilian markets. He has supported organizations in strategic direction, program assessments, remediation and monitoring, intelligence services, and Security Risk Mitigation and Security Education. Eric has Served in the role of CISO 3x times in his career and refers to himself as a “Recovering CISO.” Eric’s experience in the cyber security field encompasses the areas of Strategic direction, Security Operations, Incident Response, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Digital Forensics, Certification and Accreditation, Enterprise Security Architecture, and Security in Mergers & Acquisitions in over 25 Countries. Eric was born and raised in Carolina, PR, and is the Founder of Raices Cyber Org, an International organization dedicated to increasing the representation of Hispanics, Latinos, Latinas, and LatinX in the field of Cybersecurity.

Eric is the Author of a new book: “Cyber Security, Unlock Your potential, The Beginners guide to a rewarding career, A practical guide For Hispanics/Latinos and all our allies.”