The Cyber Talent Crisis: Debunking Unicorn Job Descriptions to Attract Top Cyber Talent w/ Jeff Welgan

The Cyber Talent Crisis: CyberSeek's Data Unpacked w/ Will Markow

In today’s episode of Cyber Careers & Coffee, Jessie Bolton sits down with Lightcast's, Cybersecurity Workforce Analyst, Will Markow, to dive into CyberSeek’s data and uncover the realities of the cyber talent crisis. With a persistent shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the U.S., there are more job openings than ever—so why the gap, and why aren’t qualified candidates filling these roles? DID YOU KNOW?   Will revealed the latest cyber workforce data insights: ➡️ The cyber talent gap grew to about 265,000 in the U.S. This represents about a 40k uptick since earlier this year. ➡️ Despite the broad talent gap in cyber, there is a 10% surplus of entry-level cyber workers. ➡️ Only 7% of the existing cyber workforce came directly from a degree program, and only 1% came directly out of sub-BA programs. ➡️ The share of cyber jobs requesting AI skills jumped about 50% in the past year, underscoring the increasing demand for AI in cyber. TAKE ACTION NOW: Connect with Jessie Bolton⁠⁠⁠ LInkedIn⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiebolt/]  ⁠Book a convo w/ me.⁠ [https://calendly.com/boltresources] Connect w/ ⁠Will Markow⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-markow-0817404b/] Follow⁠ ⁠⁠ C3 Blog & Linkedin Page⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cyber-careers-and-coffee/] Follow Bolt Resources⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/boltresources/]  Request to join the⁠⁠⁠ Bolt Cyber Force Linkedin Group⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14029299/] DIG DEEPER: 🔎 ⁠Lightcast's C3 Quarterly Cybersecurity Talent Report⁠ [https://lightcast.io/resources/research/quarterly-cybersecurity-talent-report-oct-24] 🔎 Deep Dive into the Cyber Talent Gap - ⁠CyberSeek.org⁠ [http://cyberseek.org] CYBER PROS: Submit your resume⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ [https://www1.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=rxjdnwrjoiyjocj2ecyqdjt67uqw3o0809uotxj7n5uz0qmi28beikry0xe50xu6#/signup?signuptype=4&owner=007FoNdCY5bSFZDA4KDjo6Fho2OhVyORQ%3D%3D]. SPONSORSHIP / COLLAB / PR & MEDIA INQUIRIES: Email: ⁠⁠⁠inquire@cybercareersandcoffee.com⁠ [inquire@cybercareersandcoffee.com]⁠ ⁠Book a convo w/ Jessie.⁠ [https://calendly.com/boltresources] ___________________________________ TAGS: Cybersecurity Workforce Gap, Cybersecurity Skills Shortage, CyberSeek Data, Cybersecurity Hiring Trends, Cybersecurity Talent Acquisition, Cybersecurity Workforce Development, AI and Cybersecurity Skills, Cybersecurity Job Market Insights, Cybersecurity Reskilling Programs, Cybersecurity Training Needs, Cybersecurity Career Pathways, NICE Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Skills in Demand, Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline, Cybersecurity Employment Trends, Cybersecurity Pathways, Cybersecurity Hiring Strategies, Cybersecurity Workforce Solutions, AI in Cybersecurity Hiring

The Cyber Talent Crisis: Why Cyber Pros Stay or Leave a Company w/ Josh Farrow

In our 3rd episode of "The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now" series, I talk with seasoned Security Engineer, Josh Farrow, to share his POV as an individual contributor working in cybersecurity, and what actually matters to cyber pros. A must-listen for leaders looking to empower their cyber teams! TAKE ACTION Get in touch w/ ⁠Joshua Farrow⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuafarrow/] Connect with Jessie Bolton⁠ LInkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiebolt/]  Follow ⁠ C3 Blog & Linkedin Page⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cyber-careers-and-coffee/] Follow Bolt Resources ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/boltresources/]  Request to join the⁠ Bolt Cyber Force Linkedin Group⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14029299/] Book a Convo w/ Jessie [https://calendly.com/boltresources] CYBER PROS: Submit your resume ⁠here⁠ [https://www1.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=rxjdnwrjoiyjocj2ecyqdjt67uqw3o0809uotxj7n5uz0qmi28beikry0xe50xu6#/signup?signuptype=4&owner=007FoNdCY5bSFZDA4KDjo6Fho2OhVyORQ%3D%3D]. EMPLOYERS: Need help training or hiring cyber pros? Email Bolt Resources: ⁠info@boltresources.net [info@boltresources.net] SPONSORSHIP / COLLAB / PR & MEDIA INQUIRIES: Email ⁠inquire@cybercareersandcoffee.com⁠ [inquire@cybercareersandcoffee.com]

Expect the Best to Happen FOR YOU: 10 Daily Hacks to Develop a Positive Mindset

Happy Friday! In this episode of Cyber Careers and Coffee, I offer encouragement for cyber job seekers and share personal strategies that have worked for me over the years on how to stay positive during challenging times. Drawing from 'The Psychology of Winning' by Dr. Dennis Waitley, I highlight ten practices to foster a positive mindset. Hope you enjoy! ⁠Connect with me ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiebolt/]on Linkedin Stay tuned for episode 3 of "The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce NOW" where you'll hear my discussion with a special guest who shares his POV as an individual contributor on what really matters in retaining a-lister talent! Don't forget to subscribe & follow the C3 Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cyber-careers-and-coffee/] page so you dont miss anything! Love y'all!

The Cyber Talent Crisis: Debunking Unicorn Job Descriptions to Attract Top Cyber Talent w/ Jeff Welgan

In this E2 of our new podcast series, "The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now", I welcome special guest, Jeff Welgan, former Chief Learning Officer and Cyber Workforce Strategist at N2K Networks to discuss the importance of accurate job descriptions to recruit and hire top cyber talent. -It matters more than you think! Listen for these Key Takeaways: * Job Description Realignment: The importance of accurately defining job roles based on true skill needs rather than unrealistic expectations. * The Power of the NICE Framework: How to better align job roles with real-world skills using the NICE Framework and why it’s crucial for employers to understand the competencies needed for each role. Learn more about the NICE Framework here. [https://niccs.cisa.gov/workforce-development/nice-framework] * Skills Expectation Gap: Why employers are often missing out on great candidates. * Collaboration is Key: The benefit of HR and hiring managers working closely together to align job descriptions. Get in Touch! Jeff Welgan LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-welgan/] Jessie Bolton LinkedIn [Cyber Careers and Coffee LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cyber-careers-and-coffee/] Cyber Careers and Coffee [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-welgan/] Check out the C3 Newsletter First Edition: "The Cyber Job Market in 2024: How Can We Do Better?" [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cyber-job-market-2024-how-can-we-do-better-cyber-careers-and-coffee-inmfc/?trackingId=BLDV8Hf5Sh2XmR7iEZvuzA%3D%3D] Need help modernizing your cyber talent strategy or filling your open cyber roles? Schedule a conversation. [https://calendly.com/boltresources/inquiry-cyber-workforce-hr-consulting] 🗒️ TO MY LOYAL C3 LISTENERS: Thank you for joining me! Your support and positive feedback means the world to me! 💖 I would love to hear more from YOU. Have a question or COMMENT? Visit me on LinkedIn or COMMENT here to share what you want to hear more about. 🎧 Subscribe Now so you don't miss the next episode to this timely series as we continue to unpack the challenges employers are facing attracting, recruiting and hiring cyber pros. & You never know when I'll hop on with a surprise UNSCRIPTED episode where I talk about all things the cyber workforce, & beyond! 🎉 So, stay tuned! 🎧 ____________ Special Note: At the time of this recording, Jeff Welgan was with N2K Networks. Please note that Jeff has since moved on as CEO of Skillrex, which we at Bolt Resources are excited to partner! 🎊🥂

The Cyber Talent Crisis: How to Strengthen Your Workforce Now w/ Lynn Dohm

In E1 of this new and oh-so-timely series, I sit down with Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), as she shares her wisdom and unique insights on how empowering women in cybersecurity will strengthen the cyber workforce and help organizations diversify and build sustainable, resilient cyber teams now. 🎧 Listen for Lynn to share key findings on the current state of women in cybersecurity from the recent WiCyS / N2K Network's Cyber Talent Study. Get in Touch! Lynn Dohm LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynndohm/] Jessie Bolton LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiebolt/] Follow Cyber Careers and Coffee on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cyber-careers-and-coffee/] Dig Deeper 🔎: Download the WiCys/N2K Cyber Talent Study [https://www.wicys.org/initiatives/the-wicys-cyber-talent-study/] C3 Newsletter First Edition: "The Cyber Job Market in 2024: How Can We Do Better?" [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cyber-job-market-2024-how-can-we-do-better-cyber-careers-and-coffee-inmfc/?trackingId=5M9pT%2FupQ0yD99yWG%2BCiNA%3D%3D] 🗒️ TO MY LOYAL C3 LISTENERS: Thank you for joining me! Your support and positive feedback means the world to me! 💖 I would love to hear more from YOU. Have a question or COMMENT? Visit me on LinkedIn or COMMENT here to share what you want to hear more about. 🎧 Subscribe Now so you don't miss the next episode to this timely series as we continue to unpack the challenges employers are facing attracting, recruiting and hiring cyber pros. & You never know when I'll hop on with a surprise UNSCRIPTED episode where I talk about all things the cyber workforce, & beyond! 🎉 So, stay tuned! 🎧 Love y'all! 💜