The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is pushing for renewed investment in cybersecurity skills as newly announced ICT-strategy commitments by the NSW and Victoria governments put additional pressure on cybersecurity skills that are already lagging demand and are expected to further outpace overall ICT-skills growth in coming years.
The ACS Victorian Cyber Security Paper, launched this week, notes that cybersecurity jobs “are the most difficult of jobs in the technology industry to fill despite being amongst the highest paid”. In attempting to lay down a path to close this gap – and avert future problems caused by “dwindling numbers of STEM students” – the ACS has recommended a range of initiatives including the development of a dedicated program similar to the US National Initiative for Cyber security Education(NICE) public-private partnership program.
The ACS has also recommended establishment of a grants program to support cybersecurity startups and SMEs undertaking R&D; is also exploring the extension of its training accreditations to encompass cybersecurity education; and supports government-funded cybersecurity information campaigns for SMEs and the creation of a Victorian cyber security business advisory service to improve overall cybersecurity posture. For the full article click here
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