CSE4IA 2024-2ndInternational Workshop on CyberSecurity Education for Industry and Academia

The cybersecurity domain faces a critical disparity between the escalating demand for skilled professionals and the limited talent pool. This gap is primarily driven by the surge in cyberattacks perpetrated by malicious actors seeking financial gain or disruption. These attacks, encompassing tactics like Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and ransomware, pose significant threats to data security and public safety. To bridge this gap, several challenges must be addressed. We need to prioritize initiatives that enhance people's awareness and education in cybersecurity. Additionally, exploring innovative training methods and leveraging technology to equip cybersecurity professionals with the necessary skillsets is crucial. Like the last edition, the goal of this workshop remains to empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding cybersecurity education, navigate diverse career paths, and recognize the alignment between their acquired skills and industry demands. These novel educational methodologies will also equip professionals with a deeper understanding of cybersecurity risks and the expertise required to develop robust and secure technological solutions. Thinking about students, teachers, and professionals as the people who need to learn about cybersecurity, the aim of this workshop is to talk about how we can better match the companies' demand (workplace, recruitment) and supply (qualification, training). We aim to raise awareness among these learners, help identify the crucial skills that are required for their work and encourage a more unified approach to teaching and training in cybersecurity.