The skills gap gets a lot of press but does it exist? This session will present research that paints a different picture. Our industry has created an unsustainable workforce paradigm. It’s time we admit that our security skills expectations are broken and work to be better. Session will detail a radical change in approach and shows why one's favorite barista might be their next great security hire.

RSA® Conference, the world’s leading information security conferences and expositions, concluded its 30th annual event, which took place as a fully virtual experience this week. This year’s theme was Resilience, and in honor of all that the cybersecurity industry has accomplished over the past three decades, offered a must-attend celebration of thought leadership and education.


More than 20,000 people registered to view 449 sessions including, keynotes, track sessions, interactive programs, tutorials, seminars, and many special digital-first programs that focused on best practices and innovation. The content covered many of the industry’s most pressing topics, including privacy, machine learning and artificial intelligence, analytics, anti-fraud, policy and government, and risk management and governance.

A Sustainable Security Workforce Starts at the Local Coffee Shop

Conference: RSA Conference 2021

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