In our digital transformation podcast, we took a deep dive into something often left out of digital conversations:
Cybersecurity isn’t just a tech department problem—it’s a national priority.
In our digital transformation podcast, we took a deep dive into something often left out of digital conversations: the human side of digital transformation cybersecurity challenges. We talked about the gaps between national plans and ground realities, the missing talent in government, and what’s holding back the next generation of defenders.
We’ve all heard of the National Cybersecurity Plan. But here’s the thing—plans don’t protect systems. People do. And right now, we don’t have enough of them in the public sector.
A Plan Without the People
We unpacked the disconnect between policy and practice. The country has a strong blueprint for cybersecurity, but most government agencies still struggle to fill even the most basic infosec roles.
Why? Because there simply aren’t enough trained professionals—and even when they exist, government salaries and positions can’t compete with private offers. It’s one of the most overlooked digital transformation cybersecurity challenges: how do we secure digital systems without securing the future of the people meant to guard them?
Careers, Certs, and the Missing Map
We also talked about certifications—CompTIA, CEH, CISSP—and how they open doors. But in the provinces, many students and young professionals don’t even know those doors exist.
Cybersecurity could be a thriving career path, but there’s no clear roadmap—no pipeline from training to government jobs, no long-term investment in public sector talent.
And if we don’t fix that soon, no amount of digital transformation will be safe.
Cybersecurity Starts with People
This episode reminded us that cybersecurity isn’t just code and firewalls—it’s about people. It’s about making sure there are real, accessible paths into public service for those who want to defend our digital future.
If you’re a policymaker, educator, or tech advocate, this is your call to act. Let’s build careers, not just systems.
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