DiscoverChief of CybersecurityFrom the National Cyber Director: No Degree Required
From the National Cyber Director: No Degree Required

From the National Cyber Director: No Degree Required

Update: 2024-04-19
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The new National Cyber Director, Harry Coker, stated that the White House intends \"to reduce unnecessary barriers\" federal contractors face in filling cybersecurity jobs, like requirements for four-year college degrees. The plan aims to build a cybersecurity workforce without needing a traditional four-year degree. The benefit is that individuals can gain valuable skills and experience through alternative pathways such as apprenticeships, certifications, and on-the-job training. This initiative opens up opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to enter the cybersecurity field and contribute to national security. Join us on this podcast as we dissect the strategy\'s rationale, impact, and outcomes. Will it reduce college entrance or bolster cybersecurity? How will job positions be affected, and should your pay be reduced due to the change? Let\'s talk!
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From the National Cyber Director: No Degree Required

From the National Cyber Director: No Degree Required

Dewayne Hart