On Jun 1, 2009, at 8:32 AM, Sean Donelan wrote:
If people think that support for R&E programs should be cut instead,
I guess that is also a useful data point. It would be noteworthy
that any group advocated a cut in their own funding.
"The Federal government, with the participation of all departments
and
agencies, should expand support for key education programs and
research
and development to ensure the Nation~Rs continued ability to
compete in
the information age economy. Existing programs should be evaluated
and
possibly expanded, and other activities could serve as models for
additional programs."
Jared's message earlier had the information about how you could
participate
if you have suggestions.
There have been numerous recommendations over the years to improve
education and training of IT/Security professionals directed at either
DHS, EOP and other agencies. I see a critical gap in this space
myself. There are not enough people that are truly skilled in this
space. Perhaps this need will never be met, but with the consistent
threat of compromise facing any network connected organization, there
need to be people who are trained to respond.
There just are not enough skilled network & security engineers out
there. US-CERT (as an example) is always hiring, and I have heard
stories of people going from fast-food to trying to decipher intrusion
data because they could get their TS/SCI.
I'm certain that anyone who can combine two skills (computers,
computer networks or data forensics) with some criminal justice could
help fight the bad guys. There is a severe lack of talent here.
- Jared
