CSIS Cybersecurity Workforce

While computer network breaches and vulnerabilities are discovered daily, failure to develop an adequate cybersecurity workforce remains a critical shortcoming for companies and nations. Traditional education and policies have failed to supply sufficient talent. A new solution is needed to develop a robust cybersecurity workforce, including education reform, focused government spending, more opportunities for hands-on training like gaming and technology exercises, improvements in workforce diversity, and technological advances to fill the skills gap.