As the world’s cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks prioritizes cybersecurity awareness and education so individuals of all ages and backgrounds have the tools to stay safe online. Palo Alto Networks commends the recently released National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy and welcomes the opportunity to work with the Office of the National Cyber Director to implement its vision. The strategy recognizes the dynamic nature of cybersecurity, the need for a flexible approach to meet workforce demands, and the importance of fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the talent pipeline.
Palo Alto Networks is committed to fostering knowledge and skills development to propel Americans into the cyber workforce. Our collaborations with public and private partners enables us to deliver scalable, cutting-edge content and create new pathways for everyone, regardless of background or level of experience. Engaging, hands-on activities drive deeper learning and serve as an important tool for those individuals who learn differently. Below are examples of demonstrated support for building a diverse and robust cyber workforce by Palo Alto Networks:
Artificial intelligence (AI) can alleviate staffing pressures on security operations centers (SOC) that are spread too thin without compromising threat detection and response capabilities. AI has empowered Palo Alto Networks with real-time awareness of the threat landscape, allowing the company to block 8.6 billion attacks each day. Our AI-driven SOC automation engine, Cortex XSIAM, is driving extraordinary cybersecurity outcomes, enabling us to ingest 36 billion events every day on average and triage just eight of those events for human analyses. We must continue to future-proof the cyber workforce by equipping individuals with the skill sets to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in cybersecurity.
Palo Alto Networks believes cyber skills development can best be maximized by investing in skill sets that uniquely require human capital. This approach enables analysts to devote their attention to more sophisticated attacks while relying on automation to handle more routine tasks, enhancing the effectiveness of the cybersecurity workforce. Indeed, the cybersecurity jobs individuals are hired for today will not necessarily look the same in 5 or 10 years. There will be a greater demand for people to help defend networks as attack surfaces expand and the threat landscape changes. Someone who has AI-powered cybersecurity in their position will experience professional growth as the way they perform their jobs continues to evolve over time. AI deployment and cybersecurity workforce investment are complementary activities.
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