Lightning Round 2 - The Cyber Workforce Challenge
October 25, 2022
How is the Office of the National Cyber Director working to address how America builds and maintains its cyber workforce?
Session
HSEF 2022
Speakers
Paul Tortora
HSEG Member
Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director, Office of the National Cyber Director
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