The Austria Cyber Security Challenge #ACSC '26 has started! 🇦🇹

• Qualifications are live 1 March - 1 May
• Juniors, Seniors & Open categories
• Challenges from Web to Pwn, Crypto, Rev & more
• Finale in Linz this September

Join us & spread the word 👉 https://acsc.land/

#ACSC2026 #Cybersecurity #CTF #CyberSecurityAustria #TUWien #CySec #CyberTalent #Infosec

We're excited to announce that the Call for Trainers is now OPEN for DEF CON Training Las Vegas at DEF CON 34!

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, hacking, and hands-on learning? Do you have expertise in emerging threats, defensive strategies, or cutting-edge security techniques? We want to hear from you!

Visit training.defcon.org to submit your application by January 12, 2026.
https://training.defcon.org/pages/2026-las-vegas-call-for-trainers

#DEFCON #DEFCONTraining #Cybersecurity #Training #Hacking #InfoSec #SecurityCommunity #DEFCON2026 #DEFCON34 #DC34 #AI #RedTeam #BlueTeam #DigitalForensics #CyberTalent #MalwareAnalysis

The cybersecurity talent gap keeps widening — but closing it isn’t just about hiring, it’s about training, mentoring, and retaining passion. 🎯👩‍💻 #CyberTalent #WorkforceDevelopment

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/20/cybersecurity-talent-gap-video/

🔐 Veterans bring unmatched skills to cybersecurity—but they need better support.

Many veterans transition out of service with mission-driven discipline, security-first thinking, and technical training. Yet too often, they hit barriers:
・📄 Civilian hiring systems can’t translate military resumes
・🗣️ There’s a “language gap” between military and corporate cyber
・🔗 They often lack industry connections or mentors

Organizations like SANS Cyber Academy and CyberVets are closing those gaps with intensive, no-cost training and mentorship programs.

If your company wants to tap into this rich talent pool, don’t just hire veterans—prepare your systems and support to help them thrive.

👉 https://www.csoonline.com/article/3853771/veterans-are-an-obvious-fit-for-cybersecurity-but-some-tailored-support-helps-ensure-they-succeed.html

#CyberSecurity #VeteransInTech #WorkforceDevelopment #DiversityInCyber #CyberTalent #ITLeadership #HiringStrategies

There is no shortage of tools and solutions in cybersecurity, but there is a shortage of people.

I’ve sat across from talented professionals who didn’t think they were ‘cyber material’ because they lacked traditional experience. That mindset costs us great people.

✅ A junior sysadmin who built out processes? That’s risk management.

✅ A developer who fixed messy code? That’s vulnerability reduction.

Sometimes, we just need to help people see it.

For cybersecurity leaders:

Look beyond resumes. Find aptitude, not just credentials.

𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨. 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢.

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺—𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲.

#CyberSecurity #WorkforceDevelopment #Leadership #Upskilling #CyberTalent

The cybersecurity sector has been battling a workforce shortage for years with cybersecurity training and certifications provider (ISC)2 estimating that the global skills gap currently sits at 3.4 million☝️👩‍💻 #cybertalent #becybersmart

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3699668/8-notable-entry-level-cybersecurity-career-and-skills-initiatives-in-2023.html?utm_content=buffer42be8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer#tk.rss_all

Protecting sensitive data and IT systems has become a top priority for businesses. To mitigate these risks, hiring skilled cyber security professionals is essential. However, many organisations struggle to find #cybertalent in a competitive field🛡️👩‍💻

https://securityboulevard.com/2023/06/how-to-find-qualified-cyber-security-candidates/?utm_content=bufferca108&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer

In cybersecurity, a vulnerability is a weakness. It’s a bad thing. Defences must be strong, hardened against threats 24/7. The same sentiment seems to extend to its professionals. It’s time that we take a more human approach🛡️🔐 #cybertalent #resilience

https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2023/05/16/the-future-is-cyber-mindful/?utm_content=bufferc640c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer