Cybersecurity has become a major issue in South Carolina and across the US. There have been many large data breaches compromising millions of customer records. The cybersecurity industry is experiencing rapid growth but there are over 200,000 unfilled jobs nationally and 2,300 open positions in South Carolina alone. To address this, the document calls for strengthening education programs, expanding research and development, and growing commitment to cybersecurity from businesses, government and the public.
3. “56 million accounts at risk in
Home Depot hack”
- CBS News, Sep. 28, 2014“Target: 40 million credit cards compromised”
- CNN Money, Dec. 19, 2013
“Anthem: Hacked Database
Included 78.8 Million People”
- Wall Street Journal, Feb. 24, 2015
“Hacks of OPM databases
compromised 22.1 million people, federal authorities say”
- Washington Post, July 9, 2015
“South Carolina reveals massive data breach of
Social Security Numbers, credit cards”
- InfoWorld, October 29, 2012
“Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million
cars after Jeep hack”
-BBC News, July 24, 2015
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5. • Information security spending was $71.1 billion in 2014
• Federal government is allocating $14 billion for cybersecurity in 2016
• In the US, there are 209,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs
• SC alone has 2,300 open cybersecurity jobs – up 134% since 2010
• Cybersecurity jobs take 8% longer to fill annd pay 9% more on average
• Salary range for a CISSP was $109,000 to $154,00
There were 60,000 open positions for only 55,000 CISSP holders
Opportunities
7. • Incorporation of security education and activities at the K-12 level
• Coursework and programs at college and universities
• New programs and additions to technical college programs
• Credentialing (CEH, CISSP, etc.), and professional development
TALENT
8. • University-based research and development
• Startup and small-business support and technology assistance
• Programs to support rapid transition of new technologies to industry
TECHNOLOGY
9. • Education of executives and senior government officials
• Understanding of the threat landscape and development of a security mindset
• Allocation of sufficient resources to protect critical infrastructure
• Outreach to the public and small/medium businesses on security issues
COMMITMENT
10. THE PATH FORWARD
Strengthen collaboration among cybersecurity stakeholders in SC
Expand education and training opportunities at all levels
Build world-class research and development capabilities
Foster the creation and retention of home-grown technologies
Grow awareness of the threats and build a culture of security
