September 6, 2024 at 01:36PM The US government announced a new ‘Serve for America’ initiative to address cybersecurity job shortages by removing unnecessary degree requirements in favor of a skills-based approach. National Cyber Director Harry Coker emphasized the need for cyber talent and aims to prioritize candidates’ ability to perform the job rather than their … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 12:55PM The US faces a significant cybersecurity talent shortage, prompting federal initiatives to address the gap. The “Service for America” initiative aims to recruit and prepare Americans for cybersecurity, technology, and AI roles by removing degree requirements and emphasizing skills-based hiring. Efforts also focus on supporting neurodivergent and visually impaired candidates. … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 11:36AM Democratic Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Haley Stevens introduced the Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act (H.R.8469) to promote cybersecurity education and jobs for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. It aims to expand education and outreach activities, targeting individuals including those previously incarcerated. The bill faces some concerns about security risks of integrating previously … Read more
April 5, 2024 at 09:06AM The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced $3.6 million in grants to tackle cybersecurity skills shortage. 18 organizations across 15 states will each receive around $200,000 to educate future cybersecurity employees. The project, overseen by NICE, aims to build cybersecurity workforce through Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships … Read more
December 26, 2023 at 09:08AM The perceived cybersecurity worker shortage raises questions about the mismatch between job seeker skills and employer requirements. Data from labor analysts suggest a demand-supply imbalance, but job seekers cite unrealistic education, experience, and salary expectations. The future of the cybersecurity job market is uncertain, with factors like training opportunities, tightening … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 01:05PM The demand for cybersecurity jobs is high with over 700,000 openings, but professionals in this field report feeling significantly stressed due to increasing workloads. Data breaches cost companies millions, so businesses need to close the cybersecurity skills gap. They can do this by investing in their existing workforce, embracing new … Read more