Dr. Lyron H. Andrews

Dr. Lyron H. Andrews is a nationally recognized cybersecurity leader, educator, and technology executive whose career spans more than three decades at the intersection of security, AI, cloud, leadership, and learning science. As a Pluralsight Author Fellow, Dr. Andrews is one of Pluralsight’s most distinguished experts, helping organizations and professionals build the critical skills needed to navigate today’s increasingly complex digital world. Dr. Andrews has held influential leadership roles across the public and private sectors, including Network Manager for the NYC Department of Education, Senior Director of IT at BMG, and Dean of Technology at BNY Mellon. He is a sought-after instructor and speaker for cybersecurity and AI governance. Dr. Andrews co-authored two (ISC)² certification publications (CISSP and CCSP) and developed the Business established Service Taxonomy (BeST) Framework, a human-centered approach to aligning services, technology, and mission outcomes. His doctoral research at Columbia University explored how critical thinking thrives in environments that cultivate the essential conditions for deep learning and organizational transformation. Dr. Andrews holds an Ed.D. and M.S. from Columbia University and a portfolio of globally recognized security certifications—including AIMS implementer, TAISE, CCZT, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC, SSCP, and CCSK—demonstrating the technical rigor and trusted expertise that enterprises rely on to strengthen cyber resilience.