Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that challenges the current approach to addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage. Delve into the speaker's argument that training everyone to be a frontline cyber professional is misguided, drawing parallels with first responder roles like firefighters and EMTs. Discover a proposed strategy for leveraging existing diverse skill sets as force multipliers in the security field, potentially leading to more secure systems and technology. Learn from the speaker's 20-year journey from novice to executive in various sectors, including their experience in developing national cybersecurity policy and handling major security incidents. Gain insights into workforce planning, the challenges of security as a luxury brand, and lessons learned from first responders. Examine thought-provoking concepts such as the "Accountant Problem," "SEAL Problem," and "Matchmaker Problem" in the context of cybersecurity workforce development.
Firemen vs Safety Matches - How the Current Skills Pipeline Is Wrong
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Carte du Jour
Where we are at...
and we are treading water, poorly
Security as a Luxury Brand
Faking It Till You Make It
The "Accountant Problem" (cont.)
The "SEAL Problem"
and "Death of (a) Rock Star"
The "Astronaut Problem"
then there's always this alternative
The "Fireman Problem"
Questions To Ask
Build vs. Buy
Harm Reduction Through Skills Diversity
Workforce Planning
Lessons learned from First Responders
The "Matchmaker Problem"
Taught by
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