As the U.S. military continues to expand its IT ranks, many employers have stepped up efforts to recruit military talent into their IT teams to better secure networks. As a result, online cybersecurity courses such as those at Western Governors University (WGU) have witnessed a growing interest among active-duty military students who are either looking to advance their training for military work or to break into civilian IT careers, according to Rick Benbow, a regional vice president at WGU.This interview will expand the thoughts and projections for veterans' transition into the cybersecurity career field based on industry statistics and working knowledge of cybersecurity employment.
