BE INFOSEC Joins Dion Training Solutions

We’re excited to announce that Business Enabled Information Security (BE INFOSEC) has joined forces with Dion Training Solutions!

At BE INFOSEC, we’ve built a reputation on passion and commitment to helping students succeed in cybersecurity. As part of Dion Training Solutions, we are excited about how this next chapter will grow our student experience and the success that both our students have come to expect! For those that don’t know, BE INFOSEC began in 2013 when Brandon and Evelyn Spencer launched what was then called Cyberactive Security. Back then, we were hoping to establish a government contracting company with some friends in the industry, but that never happened. Being deep in our careers and not ready to leave our secure positions, we realized it wasn’t quite the right time to take that leap. Instead, Cyberactive Security remained a project in the background, while we were waiting for an ideal moment or idea.

In 2015, driven by a lifelong passion for teaching, Brandon hoped to join the faculty at my alma mater, the University of Denver. However, a lack of formal teaching experience quickly closed that door. That’s when he stumbled upon a platform called Udemy (maybe you’ve heard of it!). He saw an opportunity not just to teach but to help students in a different way. In 2016, he released his first course, Successful Security Career, which helped thousands of students break into the field and grow. From there, we saw an even greater need in the community. I remembered my own challenges with the CISSP certification—one of the most respected but challenging credentials in the industry.

What if I could package all the things I wish I could have learned and saved myself years of studying, and thousands of dollars? If we could develop a course to make the CISSP journey easier for others, we could have a lasting impact. So, in 2016, we created what would become BE INFOSEC’s flagship course, our CISSP certification training. It has since supported thousands of professionals in achieving their CISSP certifications.

From 2016 to 2019, we continued working full-time in IT and cybersecurity as BE INFOSEC quietly grew into a successful learning platform. By 2019, Evelyn made the courageous decision to leave her career and dedicate herself fully to the business. With her passion for business, marketing, and student support, she became invaluable in allowing us to expand our reach and ensure every student felt supported on their path. We continued operations with Evelyn full-time, and Brandon part-time as he continued his career in cybersecurity. However, in April 2024, we finally decided it was time to go all-in on BE INFOSEC. It finally felt like a chance to fully commit to creating more training courses to help our students achieve their goals. And, as life would have it, shortly after we made that leap, an unexpected opportunity arose.

Only six weeks after we dedicated ourselves fully to BE INFOSEC, we were approached by Axcel Learning, the parent company of Dion Training Solutions. They expressed an interest in acquiring BE INFOSEC to integrate our courses into their successful training brand. After our initial conversations, Evelyn and I felt confident that partnering with Dion Training would greatly enhance our ability to make a difference in people's lives. They shared a very similar mission to create high-quality and affordable education while having the resources to help us reach a massive audience.

In August of 2024, BE INFOSEC officially joined the Dion Training Solutions family, and we couldn’t be more excited for the future. We feel that this collaboration will allow us to serve our students like never before. We’ll finally get to provide more comprehensive courses, expand support resources, and open new opportunities for professional growth in the training industry. Ev and I want to thank all our students for being a part of BE INFOSEC’s story.

This new chapter holds exciting possibilities, and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you, now with even more resources and support through Dion Training Solutions.

Here’s to the future of cybersecurity education—together, stronger than ever.