2024 Cyber Talent Study by N2K and WiCyS. [Special Edition]

Jun 27, 2024

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Lynn Dohm

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A panel of N2K experts, including WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm, discusses the 2024 Cyber Talent Study, highlighting women's exceptional performance in cybersecurity. Insights reveal areas for development, guiding tailored training programs and career advancement strategies. The collaboration between WiCyS and N2K aims to support women in cybersecurity and address talent shortages, emphasizing the importance of diversity and organizational change.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Advancing Women in Cybersecurity: A Cyber Talent Study Collaboration

02:01 • 7min

Analyzing Cybersecurity Performance with a Diagnostic Assessment Tool

09:07 • 2min

Analyzing Challenges and Opportunities in Cyber Workforce Data Collection

11:04 • 2min

Analysis of N2K Functional Areas in 2024 Cyber Talent Study

12:57 • 4min

Discussion on WESIS member performance and support initiatives in cybersecurity

16:32 • 5min

Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Workforce

21:12 • 19min

Maria Varmazis, N2K host of T-Minus Space Daily, talks with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm and N2K's Simone Petrella, Dr. Heather Monthie, and Jeff Welgan about the 2024 Cyber Talent Study.

N2K and WiCyS have come together under a common mission to attract, retain, and advance more women in cybersecurity. Together, we strive to support women throughout their career journey, and secure the future of our industry.

This groundbreaking report leverages skills data from the professional members of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), and offers valuable insights into cybersecurity competencies within the industry. The Cyber Talent Study establishes a new benchmark for understanding the capabilities and potential of women in cybersecurity, and can be used to inform both individual training needs and organizational strategies for career advancement and skills enhancement.

Resources:

Landing page: WiCyS Partners with N2K to deepen understanding of cyber competencies within the industry.
Study Launch article: WiCyS Partners with N2K Networks for Pioneering Cyber Talent Study.

Key Takeaways:

Outstanding Performance: WiCyS members have demonstrated exceptional performance across several key areas of the NICE Framework, underscoring the importance of WiCyS’s training and development programs.
Strategic Insights: Analysis revealed remarkable strengths and areas for development, providing WiCyS with actionable data to tailor future programs and initiatives and ensure its members remain at the forefront of cybersecurity excellence.
Actionable Insights for Cybersecurity Workforce Development: The study revealed critical areas for targeted development to enhance cybersecurity workforce readiness. This insight empowers WiCyS to tailor its programs specifically to meet the diverse needs of its members, ensuring all participants are prepared to take on significant roles and lead in the cybersecurity industry.
Leadership Readiness Among WiCyS Members: The study highlights that WiCyS members are highly skilled and uniquely prepared for leadership roles within the cybersecurity industry.
Proven Expertise in Critical Cybersecurity Domains: The data show the outstanding capabilities of WiCyS members within the cybersecurity landscape. Excelling in nearly every N2K Functional Area mapped to the NICE Framework, WiCyS members have shown they not only meet but exceed the standards in key domains.

You can access the final report of the 2024 Cyber Talent Study here.

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