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WHO THIS IS
Adam "Abe" Abernethy - cybersecurity leader, educator, and VP of Customer Enablement.
AT A GLANCE
abe --build-program --teach-teams --translate-risk --run-workshops
WHAT I DO
I help organizations turn security work into measurable business outcomes. That means setting strategy, coaching teams, and converting technical effort into language executives can use for decisions.
CORE SERVICES
• Build practical security programs tied to business goals • Run workshops that align executives and technical teams • Create adoption plans that reduce time to value • Design and lead CTFs and hands-on learning experiences
HOW I HELP
--build-program - Define roadmap, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
--teach-teams - Improve technical communication and stakeholder trust.
--translate-risk - Convert incidents and controls into business language.
--run-workshops - Facilitate interactive sessions with actionable outputs.
EXAMPLES
abe --build-program --translate-risk
Create an executive-ready security strategy with clear KPIs.
abe --teach-teams --run-workshops
Enable technical teams to present impact with confidence.
AUTHOR
Adam "Abe" Abernethy - educator, strategist, and VP of Customer Enablement at Graylog.
SEE ALSO
strategy(1), cybersecurity(7), enablement(5), workshops(3), services(1)
Media Library
YouTube & Video
Selected videos and channels featuring Adam "Abe" Abernethy.
- The Grownup Hacker - Official channel for explainers and deep dives into cybersecurity topics
- SIEM is not dead - A clip articulating why AI isn't a silver bullet for security challenges
- I love Opensearch so you don't have to! - Discussion on observability and the perfect summary of engineer knowledge
- SOCSTAR - A high production parody about SOC personas and their struggles
- BOLD TALKS: Adam Abernethy on Cybersecurity Leadership - A talk on leadership, curiosity, and customer enablement
Podcasts & Audio
Podcast and audio appearances. (Search providers may list episodes under 'Beyond the Byte' and other shows.)
- Co-Host: "Beyond the Byte with Joe and Abe" - A podcast series exploring cybersecurity and technology leadership