Closing the Security Talent Gap

Explore strategies to address the growing security talent gap in this 50-minute keynote from AppSec California 2016. Delve into the current state of the cybersecurity workforce, examining challenges such as high vacancy rates, lack of diversity, and inadequate training. Learn practical steps to develop security talent both internally and externally, including adopting professors, highlighting security in job descriptions, and partnering with academic institutions. Discover the importance of knowledge sharing, threat intelligence, and dispelling common misconceptions about security roles. Gain insights from Jacob West, Chief Architect for Security Products at NetSuite, as he offers actionable solutions to bridge the skills gap and strengthen organizational security postures.

Intro
Talent shortage
Where are we today
Challenges
Unbalanced battle
Vacancy rate
Security is a tiny portion
How welltrained are these people
The problem starts earlier
Where do we stand now
Diversity problem
Strategic Solutions
Medical vs Computer Science
Security vs Programming
Push Demand Button
External Communication
Promoting Security
Linking Security to Compensation
Partnering with Academic Institutions
Diversity Opportunities
Computer Science Education
The Reality
Knowledge Sharing
Sharing Threat Intelligence
Technology
Common Misconceptions
Conclusion
Audience Question