Experience Works General Session II June 27, 2017 Giles Ring, IT Security Engineering Manager Virginia Credit Union, Inc.

Introduction Virginia Credit Union Operating since 1928 Primary field of membership – State Employees 250,000+ members HQ/Operations, 17 Branch Locations, 40 ATMs (15 Standalone) eServices: (Website, Online/Mobile Banking, Online Membership Openings, Online Loan Applications, etc.) Giles Ring – IT Security Engineering Manager 17+ years in IT 9 years in IT Security / Cybersecurity giles.ring@vacu.org

Objectives Cybersecurity: Importance of WBL Cybersecurity Skills Shortage WBL Experiences Job Shadowing Mentoring Service Learning Internships Cooperative Education Clinical Apprenticeship Summary

Cybersecurity: Importance of WBL No more lone hacker working from mom & dad’s basement Cybercrime is *big* business Sophisticated threat actors Organized crime Nation state actors Cybercrime is now front page news Hefty price tag for organizations Annual budgets are security heavy Breaches are costly

Cybersecurity: Importance of WBL

Cybersecurity: Skilled Professionals Shortage Global shortage of 300,000 Cybersecurity professionals How do we keep up? Awareness: Engage youth Gain/further their interest IT is an ever-changing field. Cybersecurity is exciting / RARELY a dull moment. Develop the pipeline of talented professionals Virginia Cybersecurity Partnership (VCSP) Student outreach Mentorship

WBL Experiences Job Shadowing Mentoring Encourage students to seek out shadowing opportunities Local businesses often allow for shadowing Shadowing can lead to finding a mentor Mentoring Engage with a trusted advisor Mentorships could potentially lead to internship opportunities VCSP Guide offers advice

WBL Experiences Internships Cooperative Learning Dilemma: Certification vs. Work Experience Focus: General IT or Cybersecurity VCSP Career Guide offers guidance on internships DHS – Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative FBI – Honors Internship Program – Summer Internships (Paid) NSA – Several Internship Programs (www.intelligencecareers.gov) https://cybervets.virginia.gov (Cyber Career Guide located at bottom) Cooperative Learning NSA offers salaried co-op experiences (www.intelligencecareers.gov) Available to college undergrad students

Summary Cybercrime is big business Cybercrime isn’t going anywhere. Too Many Threats | Too Few Professionals Wealth of opportunity Mentor our Youth in Cybersecurity Engage Encourage Inspire

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