Akylade

12/16/2025

Big News: The AKYLADE Winter Sale is LIVE!

We know that December is when many professionals begin thinking seriously about their goals for the year ahead -- promotions, pivots, certifications, skills development, and new opportunities.

So today, we are making that next step a whole lot easier for you.

AKYLADE's Winter Sale is LIVE https://www.akylade.com/products -- save up to 50% OFF full retail pricing on:

* Certification vouchers
* Training materials
* Complete learning bundles.
No promo code needed.
Your savings are automatically applied at checkout (you'll see code WINTER2025 appear in your cart).

Visit https://www.akylade.com/products to explore everything on sale!

But that's not all!

To help you apply what you learn -- not just study it -- we've also launched a winter promotion on MirrorIQ, our privacy-focused assessment platform that helps you gain real hands-on experience with:

* NIST CSF 2.0
* NIST AI RMF 1.0
* ISO 27001:2022
* SOC 2 - Type 2
* HIPAA Security Rule
* PCI DSS 4.0
and more!

MirrorIQ Offer:
* Basic Version: FREE
* Professional Level: 50% OFF with code MIQLAUNCH50
Visit https://mirroriq.io/ to sign up for your MirrorIQ account!

MirrorIQ's privacy-focused design ensures assessment data remains stored locally in your environment. MirrorIQ does not use AI models, and we do not collect, access, store, sell, or train on your assessment data.

How the two work together

AKYLADE teaches you the "what."
MirrorIQ teaches you the "how."
Pairing the two gives you:

* A certification pathway that proves your knowledge
* Hands-on assessment practice that builds confidence
* A career story that stands out from other candidates
* A way to build real skills before you step into the job interview
And right now, you can secure both paths at the best pricing we've ever offered!

Take your next step today!

If your 2026 goals include cybersecurity, AI security, governance, resilience, or risk management -- then this is your moment!

Visit https://www.akylade.com/products for the AKYLADE Winter Sale

Visit https://mirroriq.io/ for the MirrorIQ Winter Sale

Let's build your success for 2026!

-- The AKYLADE team

12/05/2025

50% OFF ALL AI SECURITY & CYBERSESCURITY CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING RESOURCES!
https://www.akylade.com/
Promo Code: WINTER2025

Show that YOU have the skills to do the job with AI security & cybersecurity certifications from AKYLADE -- visit us now to receive 50 PERCENT OFF all certifications and training resources for individuals now through the end of 2025!

Choose from AKYLADE Certified:
* AI Security Foundations & Practitioner!
* Cyber Resilience Fundamentals & Practitioner!
* Certified Risk Management Foundations & Practitioner!
* ... AND any training resources!

Take advantage of this HALF-OFF special by visiting https://www.akylade.com/ -- and enter Promo Code WINTER2025 when checking out.

Offer is valid now through December 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET. Must enter Promo Code: WINTER2025 to redeem discount. Offer is valid for only regular-priced certifications and training resources for individuals. Current special/discounted rates and/or bundles do not apply. Offer not good for MirrorIQ purchases.

12/02/2025

"(MirrorIQ is AKYLADE's) latest program to help businesses of all sizes stay protected from cyber attacks, and know how to recover if one happens."

Many thanks to Spectrum News 13 Sarah Winkelmann for her feature of AKYLADE and our new cybersecurity assessment and GRC platform, MirrorIQ, which launched this past weekend.

Remember: Cyber incidents are inevitable. Be prepared for what's coming next ... with MirrorIQ. Developed by veterans, cybersecurity and AI security leaders, and educators. Powered by AKYLADE. For more information or to sign up for your MirrorIQ account, visit https://mirroriq.io/.

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MirrorIQ: Our browser-based PRO Level cybersecurity assessment platform is now available! A complete compliance platform with advanced features and unlimited access, including:

* Complete GRC suite
* Advanced analytics and reporting
* Advanced specialized tools
* Export and import assessment data
* Dedicated support
* And all frameworks included!
-- NIST CSF 2.0
– NIST RMF
-- AI Risk Management
-- ISO 27001:2022
-- SOC 2 - Type 2
-- HIPAA Security Rule
-- PCI DSS 4.0

Special introductory pricing this month only!
50% OFF our Pro plans! https://mirroriq.io/
* Annual Plan = $1,200/year (regular price $2,400/year)
* Month-to-Month Plan = $125/monthly (regular price $250/month)

Must use Promo Code:
MIQLAUNCH50

* This offer is good online only now through Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET | Must use Promo Code: MIQLAUNCH50 | Discount can be used for just one (1) email address (used for account login) per user upon account setup.

Not sure yet about MirrorIQ? Then try it out for FREE with our BASIC level!
Our BASIC Level is just that: FREE for everyone; includes basic features for individual users, such as:

* Core assessment tools
* NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST AI RMF frameworks only
* Basic analytics
* Command Center
* and community support.

https://mirroriq.io/

To watch our segment on Spectrum News 13, click below, or visit:
https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/12/02/cybersecurity-company-grows-in-central-florida

Leaders at AKYLADE say they have a mindset of "prepare, protect and preserve" as they focus on cybersecurity in Central Florida.

11/28/2025

BLACK FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TECHIES, GRC & CYBERSECURITY / AI SECURITY PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS: MIRRORIQ IS HERE!

One of the world's most advanced privacy-focused cybersecurity assessment platforms is here! Basic (free) & Pro (paid) levels are available now!
https://mirroriq.io/

Introducing MirrorIQ, powered by AKYLADE – an assessment and governance platform that is built to help individuals and organizations align with widely adopted frameworks for comprehensive cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management.

Most cybersecurity tools automate evidence. Some automate compliance. None help organizations understand where they stand, where they fall short, what to fix, how to prioritize, and how AI changes everything. With MirrorIQ, we built the platform that does!

So what makes MirrorIQ stand above the rest?

* Your data is saved on your browser, based on your local storage. Data is only processed on our servers but NEVER stored.
* Built-in support for major frameworks with automated gap analysis and actionable remediation plans.
* Your assessment data is yours alone. We never train AI models on your information or share it with third parties.

Our browser-based PRO Level cybersecurity assessment platform is now available! A complete compliance platform with advanced features and unlimited access, including:

* Complete GRC suite
* Advanced analytics and reporting
* Advanced specialized tools
* Export and import assessment data
* Dedicated support
* And all frameworks included!

-- NIST RMF
-- NIST CSF 2.0
-- NIST AI RMF
-- SOC 2 - Type 2
-- ISO 27001:2022
-- HIPAA Security Rule
-- PCI DSS 4.0

Special introductory pricing this weekend only!
50% OFF our Pro plans!
* Annual Plan = $1,200/year (regular price $2,400/year)
* Month-to-Month Plan = $125/monthly (regular price $250/month)

Must use Promo Code:
MIQLAUNCH50

* This offer is good online only now through Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. | Must use Promo Code: MIQLAUNCH50 | Discount can be used for just one (1) email address (used for account login) per user upon account setup.

Not sure yet about MirrorIQ? Then try it out for FREE with our BASIC level!
Our BASIC Level is just that: FREE for everyone; includes basic features for individual users, such as:

* Core assessment tools
* NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST AI RMF frameworks only
* Basic analytics
* Command Center
* and community support.

Cyber incidents are inevitable. Be prepared for what's coming next ... with MirrorIQ.
Developed by veterans, cybersecurity and AI security leaders, and educators. Powered by AKYLADE.

For more information or to sign up for your MirrorIQ account, visit https://mirroriq.io/.

11/26/2025

Cyber incidents are inevitable.
Be prepared for what's coming next with MirrorIQ, powered by AKYLADE.
Quite possibly the world’s most advanced privacy-first cybersecurity assessment platform.
Launching this Friday, November 28, 2025.

11/11/2025

AKYLADE proudly salutes the veterans in our company, their military brothers and sisters, and in our respective families. Please join us in remembering and honoring all those who have protected our freedom.

08/04/2025

** Growing Beyond Limitations – Episode 04: Breaking Barriers and Building Community in Cybersecurity with Geraldine Okon **

In this inspiring episode of Growing Beyond Limitations, host Alyson Laderman welcomes Geraldine Okon, a seasoned cybersecurity professional and passionate community builder. Geraldine brings over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, and is the founder of The Cyber Thriver, a new initiative helping underrepresented voices in tech break into -- and succeed in -- cybersecurity.

From her early career in IT to launching her own travel and mentorship service for cybersecurity professionals, Geraldine shares her personal journey of persistence, discovery, and purpose. Together, she and Alyson dive into the powerful role of conferences, networking, and mentorship—especially for those historically left out of the tech conversation.

This episode explores:

Why emotional intelligence and soft skills are critical to cybersecurity careers

The importance of representation and inclusion at tech events

How to overcome networking anxiety and build authentic professional relationships

Tips for finding scholarships, mentorships, and low-cost resources

What it means to “travel smart” and thrive at industry conferences

How The Cyber Thriver is changing the game for new entrants to cyber

Honest advice for anyone feeling isolated or unsure of where to begin

Whether you're a student, a career changer, or a cyber veteran, Geraldine’s story is a powerful reminder that there’s a place for everyone in this field—especially those willing to reach out, show up, and support one another.

Don’t miss this uplifting conversation on belonging, community, and growing beyond limitations.

Sponsored by AKYLADE, a leading provider of practical, job-ready certifications in cybersecurity and AI security. For more information, visit https://www.akylade.com/.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPTyu_g2piM

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07/11/2025

ICYMI: Already earned your CompTIA Security+? Follow instructor Jason Dion to AKYLADE!

You’ve earned your entry-level certifications and entered the workforce.
But to advance further your career, your journey into mastering AI security, cybersecurity, and IT is just beginning.

Follow Jason Dion to AKYLADE to earn advanced certifications that prove you’re ready for the next challenge – and to show that you’re ready for that next life-changing job.

Visit https://www.akylade.com/ and learn more about how Jason Dion and AKYLADE bridge the gap between learning and doing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGb0tBXRhSI&t=29s

** Follow CompTIA certification instructor Jason Dion to AKYLADE! **As the founder of Dion Training, and as one of the foremost instructors for the CompTIA S...

07/10/2025

** SIGN UP NOW FOR AKYLADE'S LATEST BETA EXAM **
Validate your XR Development skills - Limited Time Offer from AKYLADE! https://www.akylade.com/beta

The demand for skilled Unity and C # developers in XR (Extended Reality) is growing fast -- and AKYLADE is giving you the chance to stand out with a limited-time Beta Exam that lets you validate your XR development skills before the full release.

Beta Testing Window: July 21 - August 22, 2025
Cost: $75 (retail price = $399 -- SAVE $324!)
(Final day to schedule: August 20, 2025)

The AKYLADE Certified XR Developer (A/CXRD) certification is designed for early-career developers, Unity programmers, gameplay engineers, and XR creators who are ready to prove their real-world development skills across AR, VR, MR, and spatial computing environments.

Secure your beta exam voucher now and become one of the first certified XR developers in this emerging space! Visit: https://www.akylade.com/beta

** This is a beta exam offered at a significant discount. There are no refunds, no retakes, and no extensions. This offer is valid only during the beta window and requires advance scheduling through our testing partner, Certiverse.

07/08/2025

** Follow CompTIA certification instructor Jason Dion to AKYLADE! **

As the founder of Dion Training, and as one of the foremost instructors for the CompTIA Security-Plus certification in the world, Jason Dion has helped more than two-and-a-half million people earn their certifications – helping them to enter the cybersecurity workforce.

But while that has helped get you in the door with entry-level positions, those entry-level certifications don’t really help much as you’ve wanted to advance in your AI security, cybersecurity, and IT careers.

That’s because many certification programs are stuck in the past, relying heavily on outdated exams that only test theoretical knowledge. They don’t truly measure if you could perform the tasks required in real-world scenarios.

That’s precisely why Jason founded AKYLADE – with a simple, yet powerful, mission: To create certifications that focus on practical, hands-on experience.

At AKYLADE, we provide a unique approach to certifications by emphasizing real-world labs and scenario-based exams. We’re not just about knowing the material—we want our candidates to prove that they can do the job.

Our certifications range from specialized cybersecurity roles and AI security to game development and XR/AR development. Each one is designed to challenge candidates in a way that reflects what they will actually encounter in their professional work.

Plus, our certifications are built with ISO 17024 principles, meaning that they’re designed to be valid, reliable, and fair measures of professional competence – something that hiring managers and recruiters recognize as a mark of credibility.

What truly sets us apart, though, is our commitment to practicality. While other certification programs focus on testing knowledge through legacy exam formats, we focus on testing candidates’ abilities to perform on the job. This approach makes us the bridge between learning and doing to ensure that our clients and candidates are always prepared to succeed in their careers.

So join Jason Dion as we help you build the skills that matter most in today’s rapidly changing industries. Visit AKYLADE.com and learn more about how AKYLADE bridges the gap between learning and doing.

Link to AKYLADE: https://www.akylade.com/

Check out our career pathways: https://www.akylade.com/career-pathways

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07/02/2025

Many thanks to John P. Mello Jr. for featuring 's Jason Dion in ECT News Network's latest article:
Cloudflare Blocks AI Bots by Default, Launches Pay Per Crawl Model

By blocking AI bots and enabling micropayments for access, Cloudflare aims to help content creators protect and monetize their content.

06/30/2025

AKYLADE Founder and Chief Product Officer Jason Dion, a cybersecurity and AI specialist and educator with more than 2.5 million students worldwide, shares his insights on the latest cyberattacks that hit Aflac and other organizations in the past month.

Dion, an officer in the U.S. Navy from 2007-22, has served as Global Lead for Cyber Defense at U.S. Cyber Command (2018-20), Theater Network Operations and Security Center Director (2020-22) for the U.S. Navy, and as Director of Information Assurance Operations at the National Security Agency from 2013-16. The face of Dion Training (a global leader in cybersecurity certification training), he founded AKYLADE (https://www.akylade.com/) in 2024 to provide affordable, practical certifications designed by fellow cybersecurity experts that showcase the skills that hiring managers actually want.
Members of the media can use part(s) or all of this interview.

A full transcript can be found here:
https://www.akylade.com/news/cybersecurity-expert-jason-dion-weighs-in-on-latest-cyberattacks

To view on YouTube, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L_yPXgMsh0

ABOUT AKYLADE:
Founded by world-renowned cybersecurity and AI specialist & educator Jason Dion, AKYLADE empowers the next generation of IT and cybersecurity professionals by validating real-world skills through practical, experience-driven certification exams. Built by industry experts with decades of hiring and operational leadership experience, our certifications are designed to meet the demands of today's workforce -- not just the classroom. Whether you're launching your career or advancing to the next level, AKYLADE certifications help bridge the gap between learning and doing -- giving you the credibility and confidence to succeed.

AKYLADE: Founded by veterans and educators. Industry-recognized. Developed by Subject Matter Experts. And ISO 17024 compliant.
For more information, visit akylade.com or call 866-AKYLADE.