))
The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: Experience vs. Certifications vs. Degrees
Manage episode 423127959 series 3274687
Content provided by Ryan Williams Sr. and Ryan Williams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ryan Williams Sr. and Ryan Williams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
The conversation discusses the shortage of cybersecurity professionals and the role of certifications in job hunting. The article mentioned states that there are around 469,930 open cybersecurity positions in the US that are not being filled due to a lack of certifications. The hosts debate the importance of certifications versus degrees and the need for companies to prioritize experience. They also discuss the idea of companies creating pipelines to bring in individuals with transferable skills and provide them with the necessary certifications and experience. The conversation highlights the disconnect between job requirements and the actual skills and experience needed in the cybersecurity field.
Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks!
Socials:
Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/
Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw
X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683
Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior
Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/
Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy
Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/
Daniel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-acevedo-3a8b641b/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Schedule
01:17 The Shortage of Cybersecurity Professionals
05:10 Experience vs. Degrees in the Cybersecurity Field
09:25 Creating Pipelines for Transferable Skills in Cybersecurity
#cybersecurity #certifications #jobhunting
658 episodes
Share
