Welcome to AKYLADE
Our Mission
We take pride in providing actionable certifications that ensure you are ready to meet the demanding needs of today's digitally-enabled organizations.
Our passionate team of experts are dedicated to minimizing the cybersecurity skills gap by helping organizations identify exceptional candidates for their difficult to fill positions through the use of industry-leading knowledge-based and practical skill-based certification exams.
Whether you are an individual seeking to enhance your skills or an organization aiming to bolster your team's capabilities, AKYLADE is here to provide you with affordable, relevant, and practical certifications that directly align to your cybersecurity positions.
Join us on this journey as we embark on a collaborative pursuit, where together, we can achieve success that will help you advance your career.
Meet Our Team
Led by Cybersecurity Experts
AKYLADE is founded by leading practitioners in cybersecurity and backed by industry-recognized certification bodies.
Our founding team brings together decades of experience in cybersecurity, education, and certification development. We understand the challenges facing today's security professionals because we've been there ourselves.
Today, AKYLADE delivers cutting-edge certification programs that combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Our platform serves thousands of cybersecurity professionals worldwide through comprehensive certification paths.
Leadership Team
JASON DION
Founder & Chief Product Officer
- Officer in the U.S. Navy from 2007-22
- Global Lead for Cyber Defense at U.S. Cyber Command, 2018-20
- Theater Network Operations and Security Center Director, U.S. Navy, 2020-22
- Director of Information Assurance Operations at the National Security Agency, 2013-16
- Deputy Chief Information Officer at Navy Southern Command, 2010-12
- Cybersecurity adjunct professor
- Lead Instructor, Cybersecurity and IT, more than 2.5 million students worldwide
ALYSON M. LADERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
- Twenty-two year award-winning attorney
- Built multi-million dollar books of business for several Orlando-based law firms
- Featured speaker across Florida re: optimal use of technology, business operations, and legal and ethical use of AI
- Served in senior and managing partner roles from 2017-23
- Led the establishment of systems and automations for respective firms and departments
- Co-Managing attorney of the First Party Department at the nation's largest personal injury law firm, Morgan & Morgan, 2016-17
- Graduated cum laude at University of Miami School of Law
DAVID EIERDAM
Chief Technology Officer
- Veteran Cybersecurity Leader | U.S. Navy, 2000-24
- Team Leader, Cyber Protection Team, 2014-17
- Officer in Charge, Naval SATCOM & Regional Security Operation Center, 2019-22
- Technical Director, Joint Cyber Center | U.S. Space Command, 2022-24
- Master Training Specialist | Center for Information Warfare Training, 2010-13
MICHAEL LADERMAN
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
- Higher ed executive for 20 years, serving in leadership positions with Clemson, Barry, and Nova Southeastern universities
- Adjunct professor of public and media relations for seven years at Barry University
- Member of Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, 2017-19
- Publicist for the Senior Veterans Council of America, 2017-21
- Certified by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security / FEMA in Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
What Others Are Saying About AKYLADE
"Pursuing this certification bridged 'The Why' behind Organizational Cybersecurity Initiatives. This certification equips students with the knowledge needed for boardroom discussions or in my case, the ability to properly advise Military Healthcare Commanders on medical device integration 'Current Profiles' in comparison to desired 'Target Profiles.' The Healthcare Industry is one of the 16 Critical Infrastructures, and as a Biomedical Equipment Technician, Healthcare Technology Management falls within my scope of responsibility."
Kareem Alfred
MSHA, CBET