Cybercrime, already a $445 billion business, is showing no signs of slowing down. Combating organized, sophisticated cyber rings takes the right technology and talent. It gives me pause every time I consider the well-documented skills shortage in cybersecurity, which is expected to reach 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2020. Closing that gap is daunting, and requires us to find and nurture different types of talent in new ways.
Out With the Old, In With the New Collar
The private and public sectors have already started to develop some creative solutions. They are looking at new education models, boot camps and security certifications, and increasing the number of colleges and universities with cybersecurity programs.
