If we are to continue to benefit from the cyber revolution—and take full advantage of its future opportunities—we need an “e-Sputnik” initiative for cyber. Just as America dedicated itself to scientific and engineering education after the Soviet Union launched the first satellite in 1957, our nation needs a similar commitment to develop the cyber skills necessary to stay ahead of rapidly expanding cyber threats.
Booz Allen is leading the way by helping organizations develop those cyber skills by recruiting, building and retaining a dynamic cyber workforce. Our holistic approach goes beyond cyber technology to encompass every aspect of an organization, from policy to human capital to operations.
A Shortage of Cyber SkillsAlthough increasingly complex cyber attacks are now compromising our government and business networks, a vigorous defense is hampered by a shortage of cybersecurity talent. We need not only cyber skills, but people who are gifted and skilled in data analytics. Our universities are not producing nearly enough people for a dynamic cyber workforce.
A National Commitment to Education and TrainingThe Sputnik launch galvanized America and led to massive investments in science, technology, and engineering. We now need a similar “e-Sputnik movement” that begins with major educational investments in computer science and network-security, and also creates opportunities to build cyber skills through hands-on experience in laboratories and in the workplace.
Developing a Dynamic Cyber WorkforceBooz Allen has deep experience and expertise in working with clients to recruit, develop and retain a cyber workforce. Our holistic approach looks not only at technology, but goes beyond to develop cyber skills in all aspects of the organization, including policy and strategy, human capital, budget and management, and operations.
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