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How Organizations Are Handling the Cloud Security Skills Gap in 2023

EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, “How Organizations Are Handling the Cloud Security Skills Gap in 2023,” authored by Kimberly Mentzell, Cybersecurity Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Commerce, provides valuable insights into the current state of cloud security skills gap and how organizations are addressing this challenge.

The whitepaper highlights that cloud adoption has accelerated rapidly over the last few years, and organizations are now heavily relying on cloud service providers for their critical infrastructure and applications. However, the skills gap in cloud security has become a significant challenge for many organizations, with a shortage of experienced professionals in this field. The whitepaper explores organizations’ various approaches to bridging the skills gap, including training and certification programs, outsourcing, and partnering with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). While training and certification programs are beneficial, they require significant time and money. Outsourcing and partnering with MSSPs can effectively overcome the skills gap, but it can also increase the risk of data breaches and other security incidents.

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The whitepaper also highlights the importance of adopting a risk-based approach to cloud security, which involves identifying the most critical assets and applying the appropriate security measures to protect them. This approach requires a deep understanding of the organization’s business processes, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements. Overall, the whitepaper provides valuable insights for organizations seeking to bridge the cloud security skills gap. It emphasizes the need for a holistic cloud security approach involving people, processes, and technology. By adopting a risk-based approach and investing in training, certification, and partnering with MSSPs, organizations can ensure they have the necessary skills and expertise to protect their critical assets in the cloud. In conclusion, EC-Council’s whitepaper on “How Organizations Are Handling the Cloud Security Skills Gap in 2023” provides valuable insights into the current state of the cloud security skills gap and how organizations are addressing this challenge. It emphasizes the need for a holistic cloud security approach involving people, processes, and technology. To learn more about how your organization can address the cloud security skills gap, download the whitepaper by submitting the details in the form below.

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About the Author

Kimberly Mentzell

Kimberly Mentzell

Cybersecurity Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Commerce

A graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus and Director of Cybersecurity and Aerospace at the Maryland Department of Commerce, Kimberly has filled many roles throughout her career, ranging from program manager, network administrator, programmer, auditor, and others. She holds several certifications, including CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, CCNA Routing and Switching, and CCNA Cyber Operations. She is a certified member of the FCC Curriculum Committee and has worked full-time for Frederick County Public Schools for over six years. Kimberly holds a Master of Arts Degree from the Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master of Education from Frostburg State University on top of her additional qualifications and professional licenses.