Fortinet Training Institute Expands Cyber Education Opportunities For Veterans
Fortinet News, Friday, July 26th, 2024
As businesses everywhere continue to grow, so does the need for qualified cybersecurity professionals. Yet leaders say that finding, recruiting, and retaining skilled cyber talent remains a challenge.
According to the Fortinet 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 70% of respondents indicated that the ongoing talent shortage puts their organization at greater risk of a breach.
It's encouraging to see some organizations implementing unique recruiting and training programs to attract new talent to the cybersecurity field. Nearly three-quarters of IT decision-makers say they have structured recruiting initiatives targeting women, and 60% have similar programs for minorities.
However, only 45% have dedicated recruiting programs for military veterans, and just 36% have initiatives dedicated to veterans' spouses. Veterans often have a strong foundation of skills accumulated from working in highly disciplined and secure contexts, many of which are highly transferrable to a career in cybersecurity.