Cybersecurity Workforce Development: Real or Imagined Problem?

By Frederick Scholl | May 31, 2018 |

Yesterday DHS and the Commerce Department released their most recent workforce report “Supporting the Growth and Sustainment of the Nation’s Cybersecurity Workforce”.  The report was commissioned by the Trump administration in May 2017.  Having studied this issue from roles in academia, private industry and government, I thought I would share my thoughts on the report.…

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No Blue Pill for Cybersecurity Failures

By Frederick Scholl | December 21, 2016 |

A few weeks ago, I was asked to comment on the “most underestimated IT security threat”.  My answer was “us”.  The full post is here.  My conclusion is going to be valid for 2017 and at least the next 10-20 years.  Why?  Because there are no magic pills to prevent cybersecurity failures.  Only your own diligence…

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