Jobs in Cybersecurity: Competency vs. Education | SecurityMetrics Podcast 12

In today’s podcast, Dr. Eman El-Sheikh (Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida) sits with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone to discuss how we can creatively approach cybersecurity careers from all perspectives.“We have over half a million open cybersecurity jobs as we speak. And, unfortunately that number is trending up.”Dr. Eman El-Sheikh is the Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at Western Florida and plays a vital role in recruiting future cybersecurity leaders. Today, she sits with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone to discuss how we can creatively approach cybersecurity careers from all perspectives.Listen in to learn:What is required for a career in cybersecurity. Do you need a degree? Certifications? Or neither?How a skills-based approach can compliment–not contradict–an educational approachHow we as a cybersecurity industry can foster innovation and diversity while continuing education and training“We take a multi-disciplinary approach, and our message is that regardless of what you’re interested in: programming, IT, engineering, policy, law, management, psychology, or criminal justice, there are pathways to gain cybersecurity knowledge and skills, and there are great jobs waiting for you on the other side.” You can learn more about Eman’s work at:Center for Cybersecurity at University at Western FloridaNIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)Learn more at Securitymetrics.comA note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.Whether you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/