Cybersecurity Talent Gap Discussion with Kenneth Ellington

Today I will be having a conversation with Kenneth  Ellington, a Senior cybersecurity consultant at Ernst and Young. He specializes in SIEM and SOAR technologies such as Splunk. He is the Founder of Ellington Cyber Academy, an e-learning platform that trains people on the use of various SIEM and SOAR technologies in an effort to help them transition or upskill in their careers.

Key Points

• We speak on the general importance of cybersecurity even to an everyday person. [03:21-04:08]

• Kenneth gives a rating on the cybersecurity talent landscape deficit. [05:41] 

• We speak on the global exportation of cybersecurity talents from off the shores of Africa to other countries. [08:04]

• Kenneth tells us an interesting background story about his organization. [09:17]

• We share ideas on how the cybersecurity deficit can be addressed. [15:02]

• Kenneth shares his opinion on the “Certificate versus Experience” debate. [17:18]

• Another dose of advice for beginners launching  into cyberspace [20:37]

• “What field would you be in if you weren’t in the cybersecurity field?” Listen to Kenneth’s interesting response to this question. [24:56]

• Kenneth showers some inspiring words to keep you moving in cyberspace. [28:15] 

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Connect with my guest, Kenneth Ellington: 

LinkedIn @Kenneth Ellington

Twitter @KennethElling31

Ellington Cyber Academy: https://kenneth-ellington-s-school.teachable.com/p/home

Connect with me on LinkedIn @Fatimah Adelodun