Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap with Cyber Experts Gill Thomas and Seán Doyle

The need for cybersecurity has never been more apparent than in today’s growing digital world. But are there enough skilled cyber workers to keep up with rising demand? On this episode, Gill Thomas, Director of the Engagement, Capacity & Resilience Program at the Global Cyber Alliance and Seán Doyle, Lead at the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity, share how an innovative instructional program is providing people with the skills to help address the global cybersecurity worker shortage.

Tune in to learn:

• The extent of the cybersecurity professional shortage (04:17)
• The success of the Cybersecurity Learning Hub (17:08)
• The curriculum at the Cybersecurity Learning Hub (24:50)
• What is the future of cybersecurity? (36:42)

Mentions:

• Cybersecurity Learning Hub - Trailhead
• Fortinet
• Cybersecurity Multi-Donor Trust Fund - World Bank
• CyberFirst - National Cyber Security Centre
• “The War with Algorithms: Why Your Next Security Strategy Includes A.I. and Machine Learning” (IT Visionaries podcast; Episode 244)

Did you know, Salesforce is one of the founding members of World Economic Forum's Cybersecurity Learning Hub?

The learning hub democratizes access to cybersecurity skills by providing free and career-oriented modules that give people a route towards in-demand roles. 

Visit Trailhead to skill up for the future and learn in-demand skills that lead to top jobs. 

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