Addressing Cybersecurity Disparities – Erin Baudo Felter – OKT24 #2
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 Remarks
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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.
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