Let's Give Thanks for How Far We’ve Come - and Forge Ahead!

Cybersecurity Training and Education Must Evolve to Keep Pace With the Profession Brandy Harris • November 20, 2024

As we pause to reflect this season, let's remember to give thanks for the progress we've made in cybersecurity. Over the past few decades, cybersecurity has evolved from a niche concern into a global priority, creating a vast and dynamic career field. While we celebrate the journey, let's also focus on how today's cybersecurity professionals will shape the future.

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First, let's explore the milestones that brought us here and the steps we can take to ensure the continued evolution of cybersecurity careers.

The Early Days: When Cybersecurity Wasn't a Career

In the 1970s and 1980s, cybersecurity was less a defined role and more a necessity borne of experimentation. Early events, like the creation of ...