VEDP Executive Vice President Jason El Koubi spoke with futurist Byron Reese about the progression of technology and what it means for the future of the workforce.

The field of cybersecurity is as old as the computer, but it’s only in the past decade that it went from being a periphery issue to a cornerstone of government budgets and one of the fastest-growing career fields. The Commonwealth's military presence and proximity to the federal government provide a strong talent base for cybersecurity companies.

The innovative Virginia Cyber Range is giving students in Virginia - and beyond - a chance to hone their cybersecurity skills.

Virginia is a national leader in the cybersecurity and technology industries, offering tech firms access to the highest concentration of tech talent and the third-largest tech industry workforce in the country.

Steve Morgan is the founder of Cybersecurity Ventures, a leading cybersecurity research company that provides data and insights on global cybercrime to C-suite executives, and editor-in-chief of Cybercrime Magazine.

Virginia's universities' transdisciplinary research is driving digital security advancements. 

Luiz DaSilva, executive director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), shared how the collaborative research taking place at CCI's member institutions is positioning Virginia to set the course for the future of the internet. 

Focused on cyber defenses and talent development, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is cementing Virginia's position as a global leader in cybersecurity research and innovation.

From emerging technologies to high-profile hacks, safeguarding the world's computer networks is a major priority - and Virginia is at the forefront.

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