If you’re reading this, you’re likely a Splunk enthusiast or Splunk user who understands the power of using data to create change, increase security, and make a bottom line impact on your organization. Or, you are preparing yourself to do just that!
According to Eric Fusilero, VP of Global Enablement and Education at Splunk, there is not enough expertise to keep pace with today’s extremely digital and increasingly data-centric world.
“There are not enough data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and cyber security experts to handle the technical pace of change and increased demand for data expertise,” he writes. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, by 2026 we will need to fill 11.5 million jobs in data-related roles.
Understanding how the future of data and security relates to the widening skills gap and the state of technology education is top of mind in this limited series podcast from Futurum Research and Splunk. Here are a few things you’ll take away:
- The power of keeping up with digital transformation by skilling-up
- How Splunk is championing careers in IT and Cybersecurity
- The power that lies ahead for those who embark on a technical educational journey.
There is a massive gap in IT skills. But, you probably already sense this, which is why you are dedicated to continuous learning and technical training. There’s a critical need for up-skilling and education opportunities within key talent sectors to ensure organizational scalability and success. This is one of the key reasons Splunk has been making technical training much more accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Take a listen to what an industry influencer, a Splunk thought leader, and an actual Splunk user/expert have to say about bridging the skills gap through continuous education and training so you can feel even more confident in your learning journey.
Happy Splunking!
— Callie Skokos, on behalf of the Splunk Education Crew
