Bridging the Cyber Skills Gap

If you've been following the cybersecurity industry for the past few years, you've likely heard about the "cyber skills gap." In this episode, Perry sits down with Heath Adams (TCM Security), Professor Karla Carter (Bellevue University), Sam Curry (Cybereason), and Lola Obamehinti (eBay) to explore what the skills gap is and how to begin to close the gap. We touch on subjects such as where traditional degrees, online training, certifications, mentorship, and networking fit in, as well as the value of diversity. And we offer thoughts for employers, current industry professionals, and job seekers. Guests:

Heath Adams (LinkedIn)

Karla Carter (LinkedIn)

Sam Curry (LinkedIn)

Lola Obamehinti (LinkedIn)

Books and Resources:

Confident Cyber Security: How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career, by Dr. Jessica Barker

Cybersecurity Domain Map ver 3.0 by Henry Jiang

Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap, by Jenn Fulmer

Cybersecurity: The Starting Line, by 4n6Lady

The 8 CISSP domains explained, by Luke Irwin

Examination of Personality Characteristics Among Cybersecurity and Information Technology Professionals, by Sarah E. Freed (utc.edu)

GenCyber Camps: Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Stars

NSA National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path by Hellen E. Patton

Over 200,000 Girl Scouts Have Earned Cybersecurity Badges by Ashley Savageau

Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World, by Marcus J. Carey & Jennifer Jin

The Value of Certifications, by Javvad Malik

Transformational Security Awareness: What Neuroscientists, Storytellers, and Marketers Can Teach Us About Driving Secure Behaviors, by Perry Carpenter

Word Notes Podcast definition of Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Production Credits: Additional voice talent provided by Rich Daigle. Additional research by Nyla Gennaoui. Music and Sound Effects by Blue Dot Sessions, Envato Elements, & Storyblocks. Artwork by Chris Machowski @ https://www.RansomWear.net/ and Mia Rune @ https://www.MiaRune.com. 8th Layer Insights theme music composed and performed by Marcos Moscat @ https://www.GameMusicTown.com/ *** Use of The Twilight Zone theme music in this episode is considered 'Fair Use' under copyright law due to its 'transformative' nature as a parody.

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