While there has been much written on the perils of the current talent gap, not nearly as much focus has been spent on the skills gap. Nearly 1 in 4 candidates are not qualified for the positions they seek in cyber security, and the higher education systems as well as in house development practices are often obsolete or at least ineffective. Basic writing and persuasive communications are severely lacking, imperative cognitive thinking skills can be non existent, and scripting tends to be rudimentary at best. Mid-way through my own masters degree journey, I have a unique perspective as both a hiring manager and a student as to how to begin addressing this growing issue.
