Principal with extensive experience in learning, human capital, and change management within the security market.
The Evolution of Cybersecurity Training
In government, cybersecurity training has evolved greatly. Much of this is due to the fact that it’s been a challenge trying to define what a cyber threat is and which skills and capabilities the cyber workforce must have to meet that threat. Because the cyber threat popped up quickly, the U.S. government focused on the most critical training required to meet the challenge; government agencies started largely in the technical area, where they had a lot of capability. Now, as the dust settles, clearly there are other skills the cyber workforce needs to include such as analytical skills to address the complete threat picture.
Challenges in Cybersecurity Training
There are numerous challenges to developing cyber analysts. One has been the emphasis on certifications and technical skills – another is the lack of well-defined competencies for cyber analysts.
Adequate training is also difficult given the pace of change. Put aside the fact that there's a need to focus on the analytical component – the technical side changes all the time. It's difficult to keep up.
Furthermore, it’s not clear who is addressing the training and development needs of these analysts. Are cyber organizations thinking about how to develop these broader analytical skills in their Read more
Booz Allen's Cyber University
To help address the technical skills for cyber analysts Booz Allen has a cyber university, to increase the the firm’s talent pool to support government agencies. The Cyber University has evolved into boot camps, advanced training and mentoring programs, and technical certifications where our cyber professionals can acquire new competencies. Read more
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