National Cyber Security Alliance and Raytheon Survey Findings 2015 Michael Kaiser Executive Director, National Cyber Security Alliance @MKaiserNCSA

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The Study Conducted by Zogby Analytics surveying over 4,800 18-26 year olds in the U.S., Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific

Why this survey? Work has been done on: the number of jobs Skills, knowledge and abilities We wanted to ask the customer what they knew and how they view this career path

Awareness Gap 64% no teacher or guidance counselor ever mentioned the idea of a cybersecurity career. 31% believe their high school or secondary school computer classes prepared them for a career in cybersecurity. 64% no teacher or guidance counselor ever mentioned the idea of a cybersecurity career. Only 31% believe their high school or secondary school computer classes prepared them for a career in cybersecurity. 79% have not or are unsure if the have ever spoken to a cybersecurity professional 79% have not or are unsure if the have ever spoken to a cybersecurity professional

Gender gap Men 57% Women 66% No teacher Guidance counselor Mentioned career in cybersecurity No teacher, guidance counselor ever mentioned a career in cybersecurity: Men 57%, Women 66% Do not think they are qualified for a career in cybersecurity (US): Men 24%, Woman 33% Men 24%, Woman 33% Do not think they are Qualified for a career

Skills disconnect 44 percent - problem solving 36 percent - data analysis 27 percent – programming 42 percent - management Young adults want careers that require skills: 44 percent - problem solving, 36 percent - data analysis, 27 percent - programming, 42 percent - management 24% have not sought out cybersecurity activities because they did not think that they were qualified 24% have not sought out cybersecurity activities because they did not think that they were qualified

Exposure to career is essential 29% want opportunity to meet a cybersecurity professional 38% want more training and classes to see if they would be good at it. 51% not taught in the classroom how to stay safe online 38% want more training and classes to see if they would be good at it. 21% have met one 51% not taught in the classroom how to stay safe online

Parents attitudes toward Cyber and Careers (from NCSA/ESET behind Digital Doors survey) 83% believes its either important or very important that their child graduate from high school with the right skills to use tech safely, securely, ethically and productively Only 54% say their child(ren) has received any instruction in school about the safe, secure or ethical use of technology 83% believes its either important or very important that their child graduate from high school with the right skills to use technology safely, securely, ethically and productively Only 54% say their child (or children) has ever received any instruction in school about the safe, secure or ethical use of technology Only 22% have received any information about or had their child (or children) mention participation in a cyber-challenge or cyber competition Only 22% have received any information about or had their child(ren) mention participation in a cyber-challenge/ competition

What do we do about it? Change our language: talk careers protecting Internet and more specificity not the all encompassing cybersecurity professional. Don’t get hung up om on too many specifics—what we call it, technical skills, etc. Communicate better and align the skills in cybersecurity jobs with the career skills and opportunities young people say they want. Create opportunities where young people can gain insight/reflect on the relevance of their own skills and passions and how they would be used in a career in cybersecurity. Emphasize portability and sector universality of careers. Review job descriptions to be sure they reflect actual vs wish/laundry list of degree and certifications, especially important in recruiting some people. Participate in cyber challenges

What to do about it? Interface with industry and open dialogues between professionals and students. Engage in the community: send cybersecurity professionals into schools to discuss their jobs and staying safe online. Get local cybersecurity professionals to mentor and sponsor a cyber challenge team Educate parents Create internships and summer jobs Connect with community colleges and other institutions to expose students to the educational pathways Educate guidance and other college counseling staff on careers in cybersecurity and academic institutions with cybersecurity programs

Resources The study: http://www.raytheoncyber.com/news/feature/now_hiring.html ESET Study: www.staysafeonline.org DHS NICCS Portal: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/ michael@staysafeonline.org Twitter: @MKaiserNCSA