This week, we are tackling our preparedness in cybersecurity as a country. Do we have enough cyber professionals – and are they properly trained – to face our adversaries now and in the future? According to an NIST report, we have a cybersecurity workforce gap that needs to be addressed. What does it mean for us, from private businesses to critical infrastructure? In this episode, we learn about the changes in federal cybersecurity policy from Rick Weber, the editor of the Cybersecurity Insider. And we hear different perspectives on how the private sector, government and academia can address preparing professionals for a future in cyber.

Guests:

Rick Weber, Senior Editor and Co-founder, Inside Cybersecurity

Dr. John Sahlin, Technical Director, Defense and Security Group, Engility

Gary Hayslip, Vice President and CISO, Webroot; Advisory Board Member, National Technology Security Coalition

The National Institute for Standards and Technology Report for the White House: U.S. needs immediate and sustained improvements in its cybersecurity workforce.

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