28 May Broader Talent Pool Helps Governments Combat Cyberattacks
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
Sausalito, Calif. – May 28, 2025
– Read the full story in American City & County
The cost of cybercrime is predicted to hit approximately $10.5 trillion in 2025, according to research by Cybersecurity Ventures.
Cyberattacks are hard enough for corporations or other well-funded organizations to defend against, but for state and local governments, the challenge may seem insurmountable due in part to an labor crunch.
Max Shuftan, Director of Mission Programs & Partnerships at SANS Institute, points to a broader cybersecurity talent pool in an article published by American City & County.
Anyone who is good at critical thinking, solving puzzles, or information parsing can make a good cyber analyst. Cybersecurity isn’t just for traditional IT professionals. Finding candidates with the right analytical skills can be just as important as finding those with past technical expertise.
Some of the best cybersecurity professionals come from non-traditional backgrounds such as musicians, linguists, translators, engineers, accountants, and math teachers.
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