A Decade of Transformative Impact
As the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE) celebrates its milestone 10-year anniversary, we’re proud to highlight its role in shaping San Diego into a hub of cyber innovation. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Lisa Easterly, CCOE has driven remarkable growth: expanding the region’s cyber firms tenfold, supporting 26,000 jobs, and generating $4 billion annually in economic impact.
Amid this progress, the challenge of unfilled cybersecurity positions remains. Journeys Map, in partnership with San Diego CCOE, is pioneering a fundamentally different approach. Instead of traditional “post and hope” job boards or disconnected training programs, we’ve created an innovative ecosystem that truly nurtures talent. Our platform empowers employers to actively develop their talent pipeline by identifying skills gaps, connecting candidates with targeted upskilling opportunities, and providing clear pathways to success. This human-centered approach transforms how companies invest in potential talent – moving beyond simple recruitment to create meaningful growth journeys for every individual in their pipeline. With San Diego’s cybersecurity talent growing 300%, Journeys Map’s approach to building career pathways and supporting individual growth isn’t just solving the talent gap – it’s creating a sustainable, thriving workforce ecosystem.
The Talent Gap: Challenges and Opportunities
Our region’s cybersecurity growth tells a compelling story:
- Cyber jobs expanded from 6,600 in 2016 to nearly 14,000 in 2023
- A remarkable 300% growth in local employment talent
- 75% of local cyber firms reporting challenges in finding qualified talent at all levels
This rapid expansion highlights both the opportunities in our region and the challenges of addressing the talent gap.
Empowering San Diego’s Cybersecurity Workforce
We are deeply honored to be recognized by the San Diego Business Journal with the 2024 Cybersecurity Stewardship Award for Workforce Development. As San Diego’s leading cybersecurity career exploration system, Journeys Map is proud to support regional employers with streamlined career discovery and advancement tools that power their teams’ growth journeys.
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Designed for San Diego’s Cybersecurity Needs
Our platform addresses the unique challenges faced by cybersecurity employers and professionals in San Diego:
- Enabling employee career growth through interactive tools
- Supporting employers in building robust talent pipelines
- Creating clear pathways for career advancement
- Facilitating regional workforce development
Our Commitment to San Diego’s Cybersecurity Community
As we celebrate this milestone with CCOE, Journeys Map remains focused on:
- Supporting regional employers’ workforce development needs
- Nurturing local cybersecurity talent
- Creating accessible career pathways
- Strengthening the connection between talent and opportunity
The past decade has demonstrated the power of collaboration and innovation in San Diego’s cybersecurity sector. As we look to the future, Journeys Map will continue to evolve and enhance our platform to meet the growing needs of our regional employers and their teams.
Let’s Talk Solutions: Schedule a personalized demonstration and discover how Journeys Map can help you overcome talent acquisition hurdles and power your team’s growth. Reach out today and take the first step towards building a more resilient, innovative cybersecurity workforce.
Sources: ISC2/WEF 2023 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, Cyberseek (August 2024), CCOE & EDC Reports