Matching Cybersecurity Skills to Jobs, A Step to Bridge the Skills Gap
There are more cybersecurity jobs open each day. Why is this so? Although some of this increase is due to more remote work and increased activity of cybercriminals, a pronounced challenge we are facing is that there is a discrepancy between the job descriptions being created and the skills that are available. How does this happen? It is both an issue of HR and L&D professionals not having the exposure they need to the rapidly changing skill needs, while individuals flock to popular certifications opposed to those that map to the skills most in need. In this webinar we will help to better align job roles – using the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework – with certifications which best prepare individuals for job openings. The goal of adding another piece to bridge understanding, close the skills gap, and provide pathways to rewarding cybersecurity careers.
Webinar Details
Date: October 19, 2021 at 1 PM ET
Cost: Free
Meet the Speakers
Larry has over 25 years of computer training and staff development experience. He specializes in standard desktop and desktop publishing applications, including the MS Office Pro Applications, Visio, Windows, and Project; Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat; and various proprietary applications. Larry also instructs several soft skill courses, including Fundamentals of Communication, Conflict Management, Leadership Skills and holds both Project Management Certifications and a MCCT Certification. As a professional mentor, coach, and speaker, he has assisted numerous organizations with business strategies, resulting in improved performance, developed skills, and increased productivity. Larry also assists other facilitators in learning software applications, conducts client needs assessments, performs classroom hardware and software setup, and consults on custom course development. He has instructed over 1000 classes, with an average student evaluation score of over 97%.
Jeff Felice, CertNexus President
Megan Smith Branch (she/her) is Chief Operating and Product Officer for CertNexus, a global emerging tech certification company based in Rochester, NY. Megan oversees the development, delivery, and product engagement of CertNexus’ emerging technology certification solutions in Cybersecurity, IoT, AI, Data Ethics, and Data Science. Her key objective is to create, promote and maintain high stakes certifications within emerging technologies so that organizations can accelerate technology initiatives through the building and validation of knowledge and skills. Megan sits on the board of the California Technology Council, is a member of the IEEE Global Initiative Education Committee, IoT Talent Consortium, Cybersecurity Credentials Collaborative (C3), NICE Community Group and holds a certification as a Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist (CEET) as well as multiple credentials in emerging tech and public speaking. Outside of work Megan is a mom to two amazing humans and one four-legged canine, is constantly renovating her home loves to run and cook when time avails.
Megan Smith-Branch, CertNexus Chief Operating and Product Officer
