Were Millennials Born for a Career in Cybersecurity?

From high school to higher education, there are countless opportunities for security professionals and organizations to educate young people about a career in cybersecurity.

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Doctor, Lawyer or Cybercrime Fighter? Inspiring Youth Starts With Cybersecurity Career Awareness

How can we inspire the next generation of cybercrime fighters? IT professionals, teachers and parents must drive cybersecurity career awareness among students in all levels of education.

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Seize the Day: Celebrating Women in Security

International Women’s Day is March 8, and IBM is joining the #PressforProgress by asking six inspiring women in security their thoughts on the industry and the next generation of security workers.

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Cybersecurity Skills Wanted: Investigative and Analytical Minds, Lifelong Learners, Protectors and Consultants

To keep up with the growing shortage of cybersecurity skills, companies are looking to tap new sources of talent, such as students and new collar workers.

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Inside the National CCDC: Building Cybersecurity Skills for the Future

A Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) offers technology companies such as IBM an opportunity to network with and recruit aspiring IT analysts.

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Representation of Women in Cybersecurity Remains Stagnant, Despite Recent Efforts to Balance the Scales

According to a new study, the gap between men and women in cybersecurity barely closed since 2015 despite widespread efforts to raise awareness.

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