Upskilling to deepen employee engagement and retention | Infosec Inspire 2020

Today we dive into a hot topic in the cybersecurity world: how to upskill, engage and retain your cybersecurity workforce. Jessica Amato, Operations Manager at Raytheon Technologies, and Romy Ricafort, Senior Director Sales Engineering at Comcast Business, know first-hand the powerful role an investment in skills development can have in engaging their employees. They’ve designed security training programs around empowering their staff with an emphasis on career progression, not just short-term problem solving. They’re here to share the strategies that have helped Raytheon and Comcast develop and strengthen employees!For twelve days in November, Cyber Work will be releasing a new episode every single day. In these dozen episodes, we’ll discuss career strategies, hiring best practices, team development, security awareness essentials, the importance of storytelling in cybersecurity, and answer some questions from real cybersecurity professionals and newcomers. – Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcastAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with  skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.