Compromise NDAA would let DoD promote civilians faster, increase cyber pay
A compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, released late Sunday, includes several key civilian…
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SANS Institute and DSCI have launched India’s first comprehensive study examining cybersecurity skilling gaps, industry demand, and specialized workforce needs. The initiative highlights areas such as threat intel, forensics, engineering, and incident response while assessing how new technologies and regulations shape skill development.
What skilling gaps do you see most often in the region?
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Cloud Security Alliance pushing for national “Cyber U" to upskill cyber workforce, enhance national security. https://jpmellojr.blogspot.com/2025/12/alliance-makes-case-for-cyber-u-to.html #CyberWorkforce #CyberEducation #CyberDefense #CSA
Hiring in the AI era demands realism — automation changes the work, but skilled humans remain the core of every strong security team. Upskilling is the new mandate. 📈🤖 #CyberWorkforce #AIFuture
https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/ciscos-get-real-about-hiring-age-ai
New On Location Coverage with Sean & Marco on ITSPmagazine
🚨 Cybersecurity in #Italy 🇮🇹 : A Niche Topic No More... 🤔
Not too long ago, if you mentioned #cybersecurity in Italy, you’d get a lot of blank stares. Today, it’s everywhere—boardrooms, government agencies, and, of course, #ITASEC, Italy’s official cybersecurity conference.
This year, #ITASEC2025 took over Bologna, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss what’s next for digital security. AI security, regulatory shifts, #cybereducation — yes, even the Digital Operational Resilience Act (#DORA) that’s reshaping financial sector security—were all on the table.
Unfortunately I wasn’t in Italy at the time of the event, but that didn’t stop me from having a fascinating conversation with Professor Alessandro Armando, one of the key organizers and a leading voice in cybersecurity research. In this latest On Location episode. Of course, Sean Martin joined me and we spoke about:
🔹 How cybersecurity went from an afterthought to a national priority in Italy
🔹 Why companies are (finally) realizing that #security is an #investment, not just a cost
🔹 The rise of Cyber Challenge IT—Italy’s initiative to build the next generation of cybersecurity experts
🔹 And, of course, the big reveal… ITASEC 2026 is heading to Sardinia!
📺 Watch the Full Video: https://youtu.be/NsdkYAYZANc
🎧 Listen to the Full Podcast: https://eventcoveragepodcast.com/episodes/cybersecurity-in-italy-itasec-2025-recap-future-outlook-with-professor-alessandro-armando-on-location-coverage-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli
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Cybersecurity isn’t just about stopping threats—it’s about shaping the future of how we live, work, and trust #technology.
What’s your take? Are we heading in the right direction, or are we still playing catch-up?
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The White House launched "Service for America: Cyber" to recruit cybersecurity talent for federal service. The program offers paid internships, loan repayment, & scholarships in exchange for government service commitments. #CyberWorkforce #CyberCareers 🔗https://zurl.co/3X7T
HR 8469 Introduced – Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce – Would require CISA to establish a new diversity program within the existing CETAP program - $20 million in new spending authorized to support the program - https://tinyurl.com/px42zskj #Legislation #CISA #CyberWorkforce
Seeing numerous cybersec/infosec internships requiring active degrees is disheartening! 💢
The practice seems counterproductive to a workforce hiring gap; restricting an industry to only those privileged enough to be pursuing conventional (often inadequate) degrees appears shortsighted 😡
Self-taught individuals on par with their counterparts is obvious and proving as valuable as, if not more than, a four-year degrees in some case! 💻
If we're respecting and mutually accrediting ACCESSIBLE (pay-what-you-want & free) industry learning materials (cyber ranges, workshops, online courses, certs, etc) then why the artificial roadblock of a traditional degree? 🤔
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I'm sure everyone's seen the 'hiring gaps' and layoffs but what's been your experience getting an infosec/cybersecurity/hacker job? Did you transition careers? What's the good, bad, ugly, roadblocks, whatever?
2023 Global Cybersec Workforce = 5,452,732 ✅
2023 Global Cybersec Workforce Gap = 3,999,964 ❌
- What got you interested in infosec/cybersecurity/hacking gigs?
- What's your 'why' for selecting this industry?
- Any crazy hurdles or frustrating moments?
- How are you learning the ropes, especially if you came from a completely different background?
- Any specific training that helped you on your way?
- What have interviews been like?
- Anything weird that you never expected? Did your expectations match the industry?
- How's the job market for these roles?
Most importantly....what would have made the process easier? For research purposes exclusively 😅
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