In this episode of Live on Cyber, Julie Morris is joined by Wendy Betts, CISSP, CCSP who shares her journey into cybersecurity and discusses the workforce gap in the industry. She emphasizes the need for a wider path for talent in cybersecurity and challenges the traditional requirements of a bachelor's degree, advocating for a focus on passion and drive instead, and the implementation of apprenticeship programs, highlighting organizations like i.c. stars that successfully train individuals for cybersecurity roles.

Stay tuned for more episodes as Julie and special guests while Dr. Stan enjoys his summer break. 

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Sources and Websites:

Follow Kimberly Pease on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybetts/

WiCyS Women in Cybersecurity: https://www.wicys.org/

i.c. stars in Chicago - BUILD A CONSTELLATION OF TALENT: https://www.icstars.org/

SecureTheVillage: https//www.SecureTheVillage.org