🤝 White House and SANS Institute | GIAC Chart a Path to Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap The Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House, in partnership with SANS Institute, GIAC Certifications, and myriad private and public sector organizations, has launched an initiative to modernize the U.S. cybersecurity workforce in key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and clean energy, under the Biden-Harris Administration's agenda. This initiative was announced on April 29, 2024, at the White House Cyber Workforce Convening in Washington, DC. It was an honor for SANS and GIAC leadership to attend this event and we thank ONCD for organizing it, as U.S. Government and private sector leaders were able to have productive conversations around public-private partnerships and how to best expand and strengthen the U.S. cyber workforce. During the event, SANS GIAC leadership released the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report, outlining the best practice of emphasizing skills and technical certifications over traditional four-year degrees in cybersecurity hiring. We applaud the Administration for leading by example and announcing the removal of the requirement for four-year degrees to work in cybersecurity jobs within Government. The Administration's shift to skills-based hiring is welcomed, and speaks to findings in the report regarding the need employers across sectors face to ensure new hires have the core technical skills to effectively perform their jobs on Day 1. It also removes a major barrier to entry for those without degrees seeking to enter the cyber workforce. Another speaker at this event included Christine Morency, a Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #SANSAlumni and now a cloud security professional at Merck, who serves as a prime example of this new direction in cyber workforce development and the findings from the report. Her transition from a non-technical background in physical therapy to a specialized role in cybersecurity illustrates the powerful impact of reskilling, supported by diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, in developing both entry-level and upskilling entry-level professionals to advanced, specialized cyber roles. 📩 Download the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report to learn about the importance of skilled training in addressing current cybersecurity challenges → https://lnkd.in/eyenTQkg 🔗 Read more here → https://lnkd.in/g4nFXyki SANS Cyber Academy | #SANSTraining #Cybersecurity #CareersInCyber #WorkforceDevelopment
GIAC Certifications
Information Technology & Services
Bethesda, MD 95,097 followers
GIAC Certifications develops and administers more than 30 premier, professional information security certifications.
About us
There are a multitude of information security certifications, but only GIAC certifications validate the true hands-on skills that go beyond theory and test the pragmatics of offensive and defensive, management, audit, forensics, and software information security. GIAC offers more than 30 specialized information security certifications that correspond to specific job duties. The family of GIAC certifications target job-based skill sets rather than taking the one-size fits all approach. The GIAC certification process validates the specific skills of security professionals, practitioners, and developers with standards established on the highest benchmarks in the industry. GIAC is uniquely committed to validating the hands-on skills of today's security professional. By offering more disciplines than anyone else in the industry, we are able to focus on the skills required for mastery of specific work role duties and technologies. #infoseccertifications #cybersecuritycertifications #infoseccert #GIAC #GIACCertifications #informationsecurity #cybersecurity #ITSecurityCertifications #professionaldevelopment
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http://www.giac.org
External link for GIAC Certifications
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- Information Technology & Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
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- Bethesda, MD
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1999
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- Security Administration, Forensics, Audit, Management, Software Security, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Certifications, Information Security Certification, Cyber Security Certification, GIAC Certifications, IT Security Certifications, and GIAC
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Bethesda, MD 20817, US
Employees at GIAC Certifications
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Remy Knecht
CSO itsme® | Director Digie | Cyber Expert EU CyberNet | GIAC Advisory Board - GSEC - GCIH - GSOM
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Dieter Sarrazyn
Industrial Security Advisor & Founder at Secudea - IEC62443 Expert
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Thomas Fischer
SecOps, security engineer and threat researcher providing information security engineering and incident response leadership coupled with strong…
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Raul Siles
Founder and Cybersecurity Architect at GuardedBox. Founder and Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at DinoSec. #ProtectYourSecrets #ProtegeTusSecretos
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🚀 Building a strong cybersecurity team is challenging, but Jay Bhalodia from Microsoft Federal has insights to share! From robust training programs to fostering diverse experiences, learn how to overcome workforce shortages in the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/epBawtKg
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📚 Filling the cyber expertise gap: Despite the rise in Cybersecurity degrees, experienced SMEs remain scarce. Matthew Swenson, Former CEO of Black Rainbow, discusses the need for better remuneration and streamlined hiring to attract top talent on the blog: https://lnkd.in/ex_j6ucW
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🛡️🔒 Be the ultimate enterprise defender with the GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) certification! Equip yourself with advanced skills to protect and secure complex enterprise environments. Are you ready to become the top defender? https://lnkd.in/eZY_-eEj #GCED #Cybersecurity #EnterpriseDefense
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Master every stage in Project Planning with the GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM) certification! Enhance your ability to plan, execute, and manage projects efficiently. Are you ready to elevate your project management game? https://lnkd.in/erejnNXA #GCPM #ProjectManagement #Cybersecurity
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🚀 Jon Brickey's leadership at Mastercard showcases the power of diverse training initiatives and strategic partnerships in cybersecurity. With a focus on continuous education and character, Jon's team maintains an attrition rate below 5%. Explore his comprehensive approach to building a resilient cyber workforce by reading more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gXhBeQ8y
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⛵🔍 Sail through Systems and Network Audits with the GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) certification! Master the skills needed to conduct thorough audits and enhance your organization’s security posture. Are you ready to take the helm and navigate the complexities of cybersecurity audits with confidence? https://lnkd.in/eF_XgcMB #GSNA #Cybersecurity #NetworkAudits
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🔒 Struggling to find qualified cybersecurity professionals? You're not alone. Leidos is implementing innovative strategies to overcome this challenge by focusing on flexible recruiting and skills-based hiring. Dive into their approaches in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/ep7xVu9M
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Learning is a lifelong adventure! What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone starting their learning journey with GIAC Certifications? 🤔 #GIAC #CertifyGIAC
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🛡️ Vault over threats in Intrusion Prevention with the GIAC Certified Intrusion Prevention Systems (GCIP) certification! Develop the skills to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks. Are you ready to take your cybersecurity to the next level? https://lnkd.in/eq8p3F-G #GCIP #Cybersecurity #IntrusionPrevention
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