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VMblog: The 2022 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kicks Off and Tech Experts Weigh In
On October 3, NetSPI VP of People Operations Heather Crosley was featured in the VMblog article called The 2022 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kicks Off and Tech Experts Weigh In. Read the preview below or view it online.
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Every year since 2003, October has been recognized as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). This effort was brought to life through a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. NCSAM is meant to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.
The month is dedicated to creating resources and communications for organizations to talk to their employees and customers about staying safe online.
Now in its 19th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact, and this year, it has an overarching theme for 2022: “It’s Easy to Stay Safe Online – See Yourself in Cyber.”
Below, several tech experts have analyzed the importance of a robust security strategy, and best practices to better protect their sensitive data from cyberthreats.
Heather Crosley, People Operations Leader at NetSPI
“With over 700K positions that currently need to be filled, the cybersecurity industry is facing a massive shortage of talent as companies are struggling to keep up with an ever increasing number of threats. Technology cannot solve our greatest cybersecurity challenges – at least, not alone. People are our greatest asset in providing security for individuals, organizations, and the nation. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to reflect on our cybersecurity hiring and education practices – particularly the areas of improvement. These practices are instrumental in addressing the lack of skilled talent in the industry and easing barriers to entry. Organizations that invest heavily in entry-level training programs that offer mentorship, growth opportunities, and hands-on experience in the field will see greater retention rates. Investing in the next generation of cybersecurity professionals provides an advantage over today’s sophisticated threats.”
You can read the full article at VMblog!
