Cybersecurity programs gain popularity with veterans

As the U.S. military continues to expand its IT ranks, many employers have stepped up efforts to recruit military talent into their IT teams to better secure networks. As a result, online cybersecurity courses such as those at Western Governors University (WGU) have witnessed a growing interest among active-duty military students who are either looking to advance their training for military work or to break into civilian IT careers, according to Rick Benbow, a regional vice president at WGU.This interview will expand the thoughts and projections for veterans' transition into the cybersecurity career field based on industry statistics and working knowledge of cybersecurity employment.