Understanding the Cybersecurity Workforce - Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap by Expanding Career Pathways
Across Latin America, over a million people work in the cybersecurity sector keeping us safe and secure. But who are these people? Do we have enough of them? Is the cybersecurity community as progressive and diverse as other sectors? What are the challenges and concerns of those working in cybersecurity and those looking to begin or progress a career in the space?
Using findings from (ISC)²’s exclusive research studies, we will examine the composition of the cybersecurity workforce worldwide and with a focus on Latin America, what motivates and concerns them, and how the global shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals – from entry-level to highly-experienced – is impacting organizations. We will also identify where the challenges are in growing the talent pool, creating a more diverse and balanced community of practitioners, as well as look at those pursuing a cybersecurity career to understand what they are looking for from employers, training, career progression and what their future expectations are for the sector.
About the Speaker
Clar Rosso has more than two decades of experience helping global professional associations and certifying bodies grow and strengthen member value. As CEO of (ISC)², she has established a forward-looking strategic framework and set bold goals for the future of the association. Under her direction, (ISC)² has established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program to support the profession’s growth, developed a global advocacy strategy to ensure members’ concerns are represented on a global stage, and has helped to shift the cybersecurity workforce shortage conversation to one that is focused on shrinking the gap.
Prior to joining (ISC)², Clar served as the executive vice president, engagement and learning innovation for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) where she led the development and execution of strategy to support global competency development and lifelong learning for the finance and accounting profession.
Previously, Clar worked as the Chief Operating Officer of the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) and the CalCPA Education Foundation where she drove membership growth of more than 30 percent and developed and executed a strategic vision to transition the Education Foundation to a digitally focused business model. Prior to CalCPA, Clar worked as an educator, magazine writer and sports reporter. Clar holds a bachelor’s degree in rhetoric and communications from the University of California, Davis and a master’s degree in special education from San Francisco State University.
