3.5 million open cybersecurity positions globally and 300,000+ in the US. It is expected that the gap between qualified security experts and unfilled positions will continue to widen leading to critical security risks. Additionally, nation states are integrating AI/ML into cybersecurity curriculum faster than US Schools. There is a disconnect between HR and corporate expectations for “entry level” cybersecurity professionals for both competencies, experience, and pay at odds with the realities of the workforce. So how we do we create a cybersecurity talent pipeline to improve security within our communities, organizations, and the nation?