Chronic Shortage Of Skilled Staff On The Front-line Of Cyber Warfare
Ex-military personnel are being targeted as part of a new recruitment drive to address the current cyber security skills shortage.
Despite record spending on security and healthy salaries, Frost and Sullivan estimate that globally we will face 1.8 million unfilled cyber security positions by 2022.
Increasing numbers of cyber attacks have highlighted the need for skilled staff, as companies around the world have been held to ransom with computer systems infected at airports and government departments including the NHS.
Recruits at the Corsham Institute in Wiltshire are taking part in a unique programme to train both former and transitioning military personnel.
The training course lasts one week and involves practical scenario-based exercises, as well as theory.
Tutors say if these students pass the course, they could eventually go on to a job in cyber security.
43-year-old, Carl Rowley joined the Royal Navy at the age of 17 before retiring from his role as Air Traffic Controller – if he passes he’ll become the 100th graduate.
He says:
"It's given me my confidence back and I'm starting to feel that I will find future employment and I will start another career."
Life after a career in the military can often be a big challenge and making the transition to civilian life can seem like a daunting task.
So far, almost 100 ex-military personnel have successfully completed the course.
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