One last reflection from RSA Conference:
I attended an inspiring and thought-provoking panel at RSA on Next Gen Cybersecurity Workforce.
While listening, I thought everyone should hear these insights, especially when considering entering cybersecurity, and believing they lack the proper skill set unless they have studied CS.
My key takeaways:
– We need to embrace non-traditional backgrounds — talent can come from anywhere.
– Let’s lower the barriers to help more people enter the field.
– Public policy matters: building strong cybersecurity capabilities requires supportive frameworks.
– Most importantly, we must continue the conversation across sectors, disciplines, and communities.
Many thanks to the panelists for sharing their perspectives and for advocating for more inclusive cyberspace.
Fredrick Lee, Nicole Tisdale, Rucha Vankudre, Ann Cleaveland
Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity
Cyversity WiCyS Silicon Valley Okta
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