July 16, 2024 at 10:11AM Summary: The federal government faces a shortage of cybersecurity professionals amid increasing cyber threats. An initiative to recruit talent for private and federal roles has been announced, with a focus on skill-based hiring and modernizing benefits. The government seeks to incentivize talent with short-term perks, remote work policies, learning opportunities, … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 10:04AM The global cybersecurity workforce gap has reached 3.4 million, with the US facing a shortage of 410,695 professionals. To address this, ISC2 recommends recruiting a more diverse population, including neurodivergent individuals. Research indicates that neurodiverse talent brings valuable skills like pattern recognition and innovative thinking, offering a competitive advantage. However, … Read more
January 16, 2024 at 01:10PM Africa and the Middle East stand out in cybersecurity compared to their economic peers, but fall short in overall cyber resilience. Despite this, efforts to improve cybersecurity in the regions are underway, including investing in replacing outdated technology and creating stronger workflows for identifying threats. Sustaining these efforts will require … Read more