Bottom line: Cybersecurity talent acquisition is becoming increasingly challenging, with a growing demand for skilled security professionals.
What's happening: Vinnie Liu was recruited by the NSA at 17, then worked at the NSA's Cybersecurity Directorate, and eventually became a prominent security researcher and penetration tester. He is now CEO of Bishop Fox, a penetration testing firm that provides services to top US government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.
What to do: Security leaders should prioritize talent acquisition and retention strategies, leveraging programs that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, to attract and retain top cybersecurity talent in a competitive job market.