Category Archives: Skills Gap

The Cyber Battle: Why We Need More Women to Win it

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It is a well-known fact that the cybersecurity industry lacks people and is in need of more skilled cyber professionals every day. In 2022, the industry was short of more than 3 million people. This is in the context of workforce growth by almost half a million in 2021 year over year per recent research. […]

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Cybersecurity Trends: IBM’s Predictions for 2023

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As with many other aspects of life and business, 2022 held fewer overall surprises in cybersecurity than in recent years — thank goodness. Instead, many trends brewing over the past few years began to take clearer form. Some were unexpected, and many were predictable, but all are important to consider when making plans for security […]

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How The Talent Shortage Changes the Approach to Cybersecurity

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There’s good news, and there’s bad news. The good news is that the number of cybersecurity professionals has reached an all-time high. According to (ISC)2’s annual Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 4.7 million people currently work in a security-related job.  The bad news: the study also found a worldwide gap of 3.4 million cybersecurity workers. 70% of […]

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Training the next generation of cybersecurity experts to close the crisis gap

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The biggest threat to cybersecurity departments could be the lack of qualified employees, leaving companies vulnerable.
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What Your Team Can Learn From the DHS Cybersecurity Hiring Program

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Employees looking for cybersecurity jobs with the federal government can now use a new system and process. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently launched its Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS), which is more than a new system or website. The CTMS represents a new approach to hiring in the industry. Cyberattacks are on the […]

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Harassment and the Skills Gap: Improving Retention in the Security Community

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Everyone wants to work with people who respect them. With the cybersecurity talent gap growing, employers need to show they truly value employees in order to keep them. Along with pay and benefits, a key way to do that is to show respect. That includes work policies that prevent harassment in the company culture.  The skills […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness: The Basics Are the Foundation

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  It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) put out their 2021 #BeCyberSmart message kit: Be Cyber Smart Fight the Phish! Explore. Experience. Share. Cybersecurity First.  What do these mean for your business? Let’s start off with the basics. Cybersecurity Awareness Tips: Stop Throwing Good Money After Bad More than […]

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Young People Are the Key to Decreasing the Skills Gap

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It’s time to look at the industry skills gap differently. More and more digital native young people could potentially be coming into the industry with the right skills, but several elements block their progress. Professionals already in place need to smooth the road for them. That might involve changing some assumptions about hiring, but in […]

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New Collar: How Digital Badges and Skilling for Students Can Reduce the Skills Gap

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As the mom of a recent high school graduate, I silently cringe when a well-meaning person asks where he is heading to college. I’d prefer they asked a more open-ended question about what his plans for the future are. In fact, my son is headed to a state university for a four-year degree in the […]

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New Collar: How Digital Badges and Skilling for Students Can Reduce the Skills Gap

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As the mom of a recent high school graduate, I silently cringe when a well-meaning person asks where he is heading to college. I’d prefer they asked a more open-ended question about what his plans for the future are. In fact, my son is headed to a state university for a four-year degree in the […]

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