The Army Is Sharing Its Top Cyber Warriors With Hollywood and Wall Street

[jakeXT]

A new public-private program wants to 'marry-up' cyber soldiers with a civilian career to defend against online threats.

At a time when the Pentagon arguably is losing a battle with industry for top tech talent, the Army is offering companies the resumes of its best cyberwarriors.

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The initiative is designed to pump out 3,500 to 5,000 Army reserve soldiers. So far, 21 private employers have signed up to transition service members into civilian careers at Citibank, Microsoft, Fox Entertainment and Chevron, among other companies.

“Across the board, we see on a daily basis we don’t have enough cybersecurity professionals to fill the current openings let alone the future openings,” said Nelson, who began his cyber career in the Army National Guard in 1998. “This country is only getting more and more reliant on cyber capabilities.”

http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2015/04/army-sharing-its-top-cyber-warriors-hollywood-and-wall-street/110503/

[bemildred]

1. "Promise them jobs, maybe that will work." nt