Cybersecurity Talent Gap in the Age of AI: New Research
AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. As AI technology capabilities advance so to does the need for defense capabilities for organizations. Yet, beyond the algorithms and data models, there's an urgent need for human talent. In fact, more than 4 million cybersecurity jobs are available globally. There simply aren't enough people globally to fill the open cybersecurity jobs. Earlier this month, together with the OECD, Microsoft Philanthropies launched a capstone report on cybersecurity skills. This was a final report in a series of three reports examining the urgent demand for cybersecurity skills, this time focused on France, Poland and Germany. Microsoft Philanthropies GM of Digital Inclusion and Community Engagement, Naria Santa Lucia joined a conversation to discuss the report findings with Assistant Deputy General of the OECD, Stefano Scarpetta , head of Economy and Social Protection for the OECD, Despina Spanou from the European Communication and our NGO partners ReDI School of Digital Integration and Instytut Kościuszki to help fill the talent gap. See Naria's recap of the event here, and access the full suite of OECD reports here: https://www.oecd.org/skills/building-a-skilled-cyber-security-workforce.htm. This is a part of a larger Cybersecurity Skills Initiative committment we at Microsoft Philanthropies have to closing the global cybersecurity skills gap. As a company, we continue to invest in new solutions for nonprofits such as Account Guard and general AI cybersecurity solutions such as Microsoft Copilot for Security, which will be generally available on April 1! How are your organizations adapting to the key trends in cybersecurity for the sector? Let us know! And for more cyber security learning opportunities check out our Digital Skills Resource Hub and complete our free Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft and LinkedIn!Career Essentials Certificate in Sustainability Skills by Microsoft and LinkedIn
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide people with skills for in-demand jobs, I’m pleased to share that our new sustainability skills training is now available. The new learning pathway will help learners harness the power of technology to foster sustainable change. Upon completion of the course, learners will earn a Career Essentials Certificate in Sustainability Skills by Microsoft and LinkedIn. The new pathway will enable learners to: Explore foundational sustainability concepts Discover opportunities for sustainable innovation Learn how technology can be leveraged for sustainability Identify sustainable solutions using Microsoft Cloud This new pathway will be available until 2025 by signing into LinkedIn with a free account. *Available in English only, new languages will be available in February 2024Leveraging AI for Nonprofits (Digital Skills Community of Practice event)
Want to learn more about AI and how it can enhance your community? Join us for a virtual session on Leveraging AI for Nonprofits. This session is part of the Digital Skills Community of Practice, a network of nonprofit professionals who are interested in learning and sharing best practices on digital skills development. No prior experience or knowledge of AI is required. What will you learn? In this session, you will: Hear updates on Microsoft’s resources and offerings, such as our NEW AI Trainer Toolkit, a resource to help trainers leverage the potential of AI through practical exploration, applications, and activities incorporating AI into teaching and learning. Learn from Chad Fuller, COO of the Global Mentorship Initiative, on how they are helping job seekers across the globe infuse AI into their career development journey. Discover how Ann Franz, Director of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, is leveraging the new Generative AI Learning Pathway on LinkedIn to upskill the manufacturing workforce in their community. When and where? The session will be held online via Microsoft Teams. You can choose one of the two times available: Option 1: December 13th at 4 pm PT (Captioned in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, and Japanese for your convenience.) Option 2: December 14th at 7 am PT (Captioned in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi and Arabic for your convenience.) Please register for the session by filling out this registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the session.
