Challenge #5: Untapped Talent—Efforts to Support Alternate Career Paths Could Increase Cyber Workforce
Faced with high demand for cybersecurity and information technology (CS/IT) professionals, some industry leaders say it’s time to actively support alternative career development paths and tap into a wealth of talent that is currently going to other sectors. “For an industry that is very understaffed, employers are still being extremely…...
Challenge #4: Lack of Opportunities to Gain Work Experience Presents Key Obstacle to Building Cyber Career
It’s a Catch-22 situation that is restricting the growth of the cyber workforce. To build a career in cyber security/information technology (CS/IT), workers must acquire hands-on, workplace experience. But to qualify for many entry-level positions, applicants must already have one to three years of IT or cyber work experience. So…...
Remembering the Grace, Service and Profound Impact of Lisa Decker
It’s hard to fathom the skill set required to navigate days packed with huge and highly sensitive construction projects, volunteer efforts that range from supporting military spouses to negotiating with garrison commanders, teaching stints at university, mentoring appointments with young professionals, the endless tasks of raising a family and a…...