Full Segment Notes
Though 75% of cybersecurity professionals say the threat landscape today is the most challenging they’ve seen in the last five years, cutbacks on the cybersecurity workforce and widening skills gaps are creating challenges for the industry. It is becoming harder to find people with the right skills to meet growing and evolving needs. Erin Baudo Felter, Vice President, Social Impact & Sustainability at Okta, joins Security Weekly's Mandy Logan to discuss the widening cybersecurity skills gap and the initiatives Okta has in place to help companies develop, recruit and retain talent within the cybersecurity workforce.Segment Resources:
https://www.okta.com/oktane/00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Cybersecurity Disparities
01:32 - The Cybersecurity Skills Gap
02:22 - Skills Gap vs. Job Market
03:52 - Demystifying Cybersecurity Careers
05:05 - Cybersecurity as a Career for Everyone
06:48 - Diverse Pathways into Cybersecurity
10:20 - Okta’s Cybersecurity Workforce Development
12:13 - Okta's Commitment to Social Impact
14:32 - Erin's Personal Motivation
16:01 - Closing RemarksThis segment is sponsored by Oktane, to view all of the CyberRisk TV coverage from Oktane visit https://securityweekly.com/oktane.
Guest
Erin Baudo Felter is VP of Social Impact and Sustainability at Okta, where she leads the company’s efforts to integrate social and environmental responsibility into its core business strategy. Erin oversees Okta’s philanthropic programs, sustainability initiatives, and social impact partnerships, aiming to create positive change through the power of technology. With over 15 years of experience in corporate responsibility, she is a key advocate for using business as a platform for social good, helping Okta drive innovation while addressing critical global challenges.
