Organizations around the world are being targeted – often from an unseen enemy. Cyberthreats are a plague on systems and data, and combatting them is costly and time-consuming. In order to defend against bad actors, organizations need the talent and skills on staff to detect and mitigate cyberthreats. This has led to massive opportunity in the field of cybersecurity. Research shows the global workforce needs a staggering influx of 2.7 million cybersecurity professionals to meet demand.1 Cybersecurity is a strong career choice for many reasons. It offers opportunities globally and in all industries. There are more than 50 career paths to choose from and it’s widely seen as a field that’s future-proof. For those looking to get their foot in

What do you get when you cross a teacher with an entrepreneur who also has a passion for cybersecurity? You get Matt Lee. Matt is the Senior Director of Security and Compliance at Pax8, where he is a force multiplier in the mission to empower Managed Service Providers (MSP) to continue to grow in their security knowledge and operability. We recently had a chance to speak with Matt about his experiences, and to offer some solid advice to those who are looking to enhance their cloud security. Q: Could you tell us a little about your background, and how you became involved as an educator for Pax8? A:  I built an MSP with a bunch of my friends over the

Regardless of what the economy or job market is doing, a career in cybersecurity promises near limitless possibilties. And with the current threats to cyber stability around the world, there’s never been a greater urgency for cybersecurity professionals. The latest research reveals a formidable gap in available talent — the workforce needs an influx of 2.7 million cybersecurity professionals to meet global demand.1 The data is obvious in its message. Cybersecurity is in dire need of skilled professionals and it’s costing organizations money. A recent study finds 64% experienced breaches that resulted in lost revenue and/or fines in the past year.2 A key contributor to the challenges? The difficulty finding and retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, according to the study: 60%

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and (ISC)² teamed up to dive into similar challenges facing security and privacy professionals in a constantly evolving world. The latest (ISC)² Workforce Study shows an IT background – either from education or work experience – remains the most common point of entry for cybersecurity roles as 63% of participants reported it as their path to cybersecurity. This percentage has lowered in recent years, giving way to a variety of other entry points. Today, just over one-third of cybersecurity professionals get their start outside of IT. This number continues to expand as the profession sees exponential growth and businesses embrace diversity in order to bridge the workforce gap of 3.4 million and protect

By Allen Ari Dziwa, CISSP, CCSP a risk specialist and SME for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He has worked in technology and cybersecurity consulting for 15 years. Allen currently serves on the Board of Directors of ISSA North Texas, E-Council’s Ethical Hacking Advisory Board and contributed to CISSP reviews for (ISC)². He is a certified ethical hacker and certified threat intelligence analyst. The purpose of a Board of Directors is to provide governance and hold senior management accountable, including implementing cybersecurity strategy within established cyber risk appetite. A goal for any organization is generating revenue from business activities, which in most cases involves the use of technology and systems exposed to the internet. The use of technology and