July 23, 2024

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Navigating the Cybersecurity Job Market in 2024: Complex Systems Demand Traditional and Non-traditional IT Skills for the Cybersecurity Workforce

By member Laks Prabhala, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Alpha Omega  

My work in the IT industry gives me a front-row seat in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. The year 2024 promises both rewards and challenges for professionals and organizations alike. While there is tremendous opportunity and growth within cybersecurity, budget constraints and a shortage of qualified professionals leave our complex IT systems exposed to constant threats. The costs of these threats extend far beyond dollars, impacting national security, reputations, and industry infrastructures.

 

Trends Shaping 2024

Cybersecurity Ventures projects a continued disparity between global demand and the number of professionals available, with millions of positions remaining unfilled. The term “cybersecurity” itself encompasses a holistic practice that protects the digital universe of systems, networks, and programs. As employers look to fill positions for cybersecurity practitioners, we need to examine gaps in qualifications and consider how we can engage and redirect knowledgeable IT professionals toward the cybersecurity practice.



According to the ISC2 Global Workforce Study, the profession is on track to nearly double in size by 2032. We must be intentional and strategic in addressing the complexities of our IT environments and in cultivating a future workforce that meets the demands of today and tomorrow.


Meeting the Demand

In response to the need for sophisticated cybersecurity talent... 

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REGIONAL NEWS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

New Workforce Development Bill on the House Floor

The House Ways and Means Committee has approved H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, by a vote of 23-13. This marks a notable milestone for workforce development in the Region. The act would allow beneficiaries of 529 savings accounts to use those funds to cover workforce training and postsecondary credentials. Read more, here.

Registration for the 2024 Distinguished Service Awards Opens This Week

Mark your calendars for September 17th at 8:30AM when NVC will host the Distinguished Service Awards, the premier event in the Greater Washington Region celebrating the leadership and prosperity of veteran-owned businesses. Along with an elite keynote speaker, DSA winners are showcased at a powerful morning ceremony that draws a who's who of military and veteran business leaders. Registration for this special event will open this week.

IN PERSON

UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS

2024 Annual State of Transportation - Getting Back on Track: the Future of Transit in Greater Washington

July 24th | 8:30-10:00AM | NVC Office

Partner event

Join us for a conversation with Greater Washington's transit experts to learn more about the ongoing challenges facing our Region's transit systems and how we can work together to solve them. 


MODERATOR: Jason Stanford, President, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance



SPEAKERS: 

  • Baruch Feigenbaum, Senior Managing Director, Transportation Policy, Reason Foundation
  • Matt Letourneau, Supervisor – Dulles District, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
  • DJ Stadtler, Executive Director, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
  • K. Jane Williams, Vice President and National Practice Consultant, HNTB
Register Here by Noon Today

C-Suite Roundtable - Building a Winning Workplace Culture: Strategies for Leaders

July 31st | 11:15AM-1PM | The Tower Club

Members-only

Discover the secrets to building and sustaining a strong organizational culture with Tanja Guerra, Chief Human Resources Officer at Alpha Omega. Drawing from her leadership roles at Parsons Corporation and SAIC, Tanja will provide valuable insights into creating a positive, dynamic workplace culture essential for scaling a growing business. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to align your company's values with employee engagement and performance, leveraging Alpha Omega's HEART core values: Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity. Understand how a robust culture can serve as a foundation for scaling operations and driving sustained growth.


Anchored by rich peer-to-peer networking opportunities NVC’s C-Suite Roundtables are exclusive to senior executives of NVC’s members. Space is limited, reserve your spot now. Our C-Suite Roundtables are for NVC members and by invitation only. Please contact Carmen Sevilla, NVC Director of Membership, if you'd like to attend this or other C-Suite Roundtable events.

Young Professional Meet-Up

August 6th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American

Members-only

NVC is pleased to invite you to our Summer Meet-up, specifically for our business community's Young Professionals. Join us for happy hour at Patsy's American at the Bar in the Back.


* Registration is free with snacks provided, cash bar. 

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9th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit

August 20th | 8-10AM | Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus

Partner event

The Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit offers business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the Region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and their thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy.

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UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

NVC 101 - members-only event

August 13th | 12-1PM

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DEI Connects - members-only event

August 20th | 2-3PM

Speaker: Stacie Rinker, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, M&T Bank

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MEMBER NEWS

On July 16th, REI Systems launched its next generation grants management system, GovGrants® 3.0. It includes several key upgrades such as enhanced user experience capabilities for both the grant maker and recipients, offering better interfaces to reduce the need for manual data entry and the possibility of data corruption. Read more, here


Released last Tuesday, Inova Fairfax Hospital has ranked #1 in Virginia as the best hospital in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual list. The Inova Health System also ranked as #1 in Greater Washington for the fourth year in a row. Read more, here

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