Forbes March 21, 2025
The cybersecurity industry is facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals as threats from nation-state actors and cybercriminals escalate fueled by easy access to AI tools. Many U.S. companies are considering offshore solutions to bridge this gap. However, a highly qualified talent pool exists domestically: military veterans and government IT professionals. Recent Department of Government Efficiency initiatives, driven by Elon Musk’s cost cutting efforts, make tapping into this critical source of talent more pertinent than ever.
The current Trump administration has announced plans to cut 83,000 jobs from the Veterans Administration, reducing staffing to 2019 levels. This move has sparked concerns among veterans about their benefits and future employment prospects. In response, veterans staged protests in Washington, D.C., pushing back...
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