The Professional Training & Education in Cybersecurity Technologies (PROTECT) Consortium

Completion of this survey will take approximately 3 minutes.

In an era where AI is a disruptive technology, this multi-state project seeks to gather current IT/cybersecurity workforce perspectives on the essential skill sets needed to stay relevant.

Participants' responses will inform the design of comprehensive, practical, and free Nextgen cybersecurity workforce development training aimed at upskilling or reskilling the current and future IT/cybersecurity workforce.

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* 1. Please state your primary work environment:

Government

Private Sector

Military

Non-Profit

Education

Healthcare

Finance

Technology

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is your current job title?

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* 3. How would you rate your knowledge of cybersecurity?

Novice

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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* 4. How many years of experience do you have in cybersecurity?

Not Applicable

Less than 2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

10 years or more

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* 5. What is your highest level of education in the field of cybersecurity?

Not Applicable

High School Diploma or GED

Associates

Bachelor

Masters

Doctorate

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which industry certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CompTIA Network+

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

CompTIA Security+

ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Google Cloud Certified-Associate Cloud Engineer

Data Science Certificate from IBM

Certified Data Professional (CDP)

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer (OCAJP)

Microsoft Azure Developer Associate

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

ISACA Certified Information Security Auditor

None

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What domain of Cybersecurity are you currently working in?

Network Security

Cloud Security

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)

Data Privacy and Security

Application Security

Endpoint Security

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Security Operations Center (SOC) Operations

Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking

Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security

Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy

Cybersecurity Awareness and Training

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How do you perceive the impact of AI on the IT/Cybersecurity workforce in the next 3-5 years?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

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* 9. Which aspects of IT/Cybersecurity do you believe AI will most significantly impact?

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Threat Detection and Incident Response

Automation of Routine Security Tasks

Risk Assessment and Management

Digital Forensics and Investigations

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)

Vulnerability Management

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Endpoint Security

Threat Hunting

Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

Network Security Monitoring

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

User Behavior Analytics (UBA)

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Incident Response Automation

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Supply Chain Security

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What are the top five technical skills you believe are essential to stay relevant in the IT/Cybersecurity field during the AI era? (Select up to 5)

Maritime Cybersecurity

Vehicle Cyber Technology

Network Security

Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Application Security

AI for Cybersecurity (leveraging AI to implement traditional cybersecurity)

Security of AI (securing AI systems and infrastructure throughout their lifecycle)

Adversarial Machine Learning

Penetration Testing

Digital Forensics

Security Operations

Identity and Access Management

Blockchain Technology

Quantum Cryptography

DevSecOps

Zero Trust Architecture

IoT Security

Supply Chain Security

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What are the top five power skills you believe are essential to stay relevant in the IT/Cybersecurity field during the AI era? (Select up to 5)

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Adaptability

Project Management

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Emotional Intelligence

Negotiation

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How likely are you to participate in a free Nextgen cybersecurity workforce development training?

Very likely

Likely

Neutral

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 13. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding the skill sets and training needed in the IT/Cybersecurity field?