CCoE Town Hall | Cybersecurity Job Trends: What Students and Educators Need to Know

Cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, and employer expectations for skills, credentials, and adaptability continue to shift. In this presentation, Will Markow will explore the latest job market trends, emerging requirements, and hiring priorities in the cybersecurity field.

 Key topics include:

• Current hiring trends and workforce data across the state and nation
• High-demand cybersecurity roles, skills, and certifications
• The impact of emerging technologies like AI on the job market
• Strategies for aligning academic programs with industry expectations
• Career preparation tips for students entering the cybersecurity field

 Audience:

• Cybersecurity and IT students
• Faculty, instructors, and academic advisors
• Program administrators and curriculum developers
• Workforce and career development professionals

About Will Markow

Will Markow is an internationally recognized expert on the future of work and the Founder and CEO of FourOne Insights, a research and advisory firm focused on the impact of emerging trends and technologies on the workforce.

Will has advised hundreds of companies, technology vendors, training providers, workforce development organizations, government agencies, and multiple White House administrations on key issues related to the future of work, skills-based hiring, and related topics. His research has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and numerous other national media outlets, and he has testified before Congress on growing the cybersecurity talent pipeline.

Will previously spent 12 years with Lightcast, where he oversaw their workforce consulting and research team. Will also oversaw the development of CyberSeek.org – a cybersecurity career exploration portal frequently cited by national media outlets and multiple presidential administrations.