President Obama wants to boost federal spending on cybersecurity by $19 billion, which is to be commended. But unless we attract more people to the field, and see “hackers” as a valuable asset to society and national security, we’ll continue to have a shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
Last year Symantec CEO Michael Brown said “the demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise to six million globally by 2019, with a projected shortfall of 1.5 million.” The U.S. government’s chief information officer, Tony Scott, says there are more than 10,000 openings in the federal government for cybersecurity professionals. Each unfilled position represents a weakness in our cybersecurity armor. Why aren’t people jumping to fill the gaps? It’s definitely not the money. The average cybersecurity professional takes in a six-figure salary. The problem is lack of talent. A recent reportby the University of Massachusetts Boston found that 60% of colleges don’t even offer courses in network or information security. To keep up with our competitors, America needs to cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity personnel in colleges and high schools across the country. Here are three ways to get started For the full article click here
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