09-10-20 - Does My Ability to Tap a Keg Help with Your Security Program?

Does My Ability to Tap a Keg Help with Your Security Program?

September 10, 2020

CISO Series

This week's episode of Defense in Depth

Is College Necessary for a Job in Cybersecurity?

Is College Necessary for a Job in Cybersecurity?

is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Allan Alford. Our guest is Dan Walsh, CISO, Rally Health. All three of us discussed:

  • Years ago most would say a college degree is necessary, but it appears the ROI for exorbitant college education simply doesn't deliver like it used to.

  • Tons of valuable online courseware can deliver a targeted education for individuals wanting to start a career in cybersecurity.

  • If organizations believe these first two statements to be true, then why are they putting down a college degree as a requirement for jobs in cybersecurity?

  • Is requiring a college degree a false and elitist narrative that doesn't drive better cybersecurity talent?

  • With such a stringent requirement, it detracts many people, including women and minorities, who may not have college degrees to pursue cybersecurity roles.

  • Most college courseware in computer science is often quickly outdated. But that doesn't speak to all colleges. Some that specialize in cybersecurity are doing their best to stay current.

  • Those arguing the need for college explain it teaches critical thinking and the desire to always keep learning.

  • Does the lack of having a college degree prevent an individual from moving up the ranks in cybersecurity leadership?

  • The college degree requirement may be arbitrary or it may be there because of management's jealousy. They had to have a college degree when they joined so everyone else should as well.

  • A college degree doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a great technician.

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TOMORROW! Friday [9-11-20] We're Hacking the Human

Join us tomorrow, Friday, September 11th, 2020 at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern for “Hacking the Human: An hour of critical thinking on the additional benefits of securing people”.

I'll be leading this discussion with Robert O’Brien, CEO, MetaCompliance and Shawn Bowen, CISO, Restaurant Brands International.

Plus, immediately after the video chat (11:00 AM PT/2:00 PM ET) we'll rollover to the CISO Series Friday Meetup. Each participant will be randomly matched up in impromptu 1-on-1 five-minute conversations with fellow cybersecurity professionals. Link to do that will be made available during the video chat.

Thanks to our sponsor MetaCompliance.

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