FULTON,
Md., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- N2K
Networks, a leader in strategic cyber workforce intelligence, in
partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), a nonprofit
organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and
advancement of women in cybersecurity, is proud to announce the
release of the Cyber Talent Study. This groundbreaking report
leverages skills data from the professional members of WiCyS, and
offers valuable insights into cybersecurity competencies within the
industry.
The Cyber Talent Study leveraged N2K's NICE Workforce Diagnostic
assessment to assess participating WiCyS members' technical
cybersecurity skills, aligned to the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce
Framework. The assessment covered a wide range of specialty areas
and allowed members to perform a gap analysis on their current
roles versus their skill levels. The results will be used to inform
both individual training needs and organizational strategies for
career advancement and skills enhancement.
Key highlights from the Cyber Talent Study include:
- Outstanding Performance: WiCyS members have demonstrated
exceptional performance across several key areas of the NICE
Framework, underscoring the importance of WiCyS's training and
development programs.
- Strategic Insights: Analysis revealed remarkable
strengths and areas for development, providing WiCyS with
actionable data to tailor future programs and initiatives and
ensure its members remain at the forefront of cybersecurity
excellence.
- Actionable Insights for Cybersecurity Workforce
Development: The study revealed critical areas for targeted
development to enhance cybersecurity workforce readiness. This
insight empowers WiCyS to tailor its programs specifically to meet
the diverse needs of its members, ensuring all participants are
prepared to take on significant roles and lead in the cybersecurity
industry.
- Leadership Readiness Among WiCyS Members: The study
highlights that WiCyS members are highly skilled and uniquely
prepared for leadership roles within the cybersecurity
industry.
- Proven Expertise in Critical Cybersecurity Domains: The
data show the outstanding capabilities of WiCyS members within the
cybersecurity landscape. Excelling in nearly every N2K Functional
Area mapped to the NICE Framework, WiCyS members have shown they
not only meet but exceed the standards in key domains.
"We are thrilled to provide individual members with actionable
insights for their professional growth while also helping WiCyS
make data-driven decisions on programming and resource allocation,"
said Simone Petrella, President of
N2K Networks. "Whether it's addressing the needs of entry-level
talent, career switchers, or those re-entering the workforce, the
data collected will be instrumental in shaping the future of
cybersecurity training and development."
Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) added, "Through our State of
Inclusion benchmark report with Aleria, we discovered that career
growth and advancement are major challenges for women in
cybersecurity, with many experiencing a glass ceiling 6-10 years
into their careers. This led us to partner with N2K Networks to go
deeper. The Cyber Talent Study reveals that WiCyS members
outperform in several key areas and that those in junior roles are
performing at higher levels. This indicates that women possess the
aptitude, knowledge, and hard skills needed for advancement. The
issue lies not with them, but with the employers. This data is
crucial for employers to recognize so they can retain talent and
advance women into higher capacities within cybersecurity."
The Cyber Talent Study establishes a new benchmark for
understanding the capabilities and potential of women in
cybersecurity. For more information on the Cyber Talent Study and
to access the full report, please visit www.n2k.com/wicys.
About N2K Networks
N2K Networks is a leader in
strategic cyber workforce intelligence. The news to knowledge
network is a trusted source of Industry Insights delivered through
our media network, home of the CyberWire Daily podcast and daily
briefing, CSO Perspectives, and Hacking Humans, which provides
concise intelligence-driven news and commentary to cybersecurity
professionals. Global enterprise organizations, including those in
the Fortune 100, partner with N2K to gain actionable cyber
workforce insights through our Talent Insights and Talent
Development capabilities that help organizations build and maintain
high-performing teams, rapidly climb the knowledge curve, and stay
a step ahead in a constantly changing industry. Learn more at
N2K.com.
About WiCyS
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a
nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the
recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.
Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj
through a National Science Foundation grant given to Tennessee Tech
University in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities, trainings, events,
and resources for its community and members. Strategic partners
include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, Bloomberg,
Carnegie Mellon University – Software
Engineering Institute, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Google,
LevelBlue, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National
Laboratories, SentinelOne. Tier 2: Accenture, Adobe,
DeVry University, Intel, JPMorgan Chase
& Co., McKesson Corporation, MITRE, Motorola Solutions, Navy
Federal Credit Union, Workday. To partner, visit
http://www.wicys.org/support/strategic-partnerships/.
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