In this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut talks with Dan Benveniste, Founder and CEO of SkillWaze, about how technology is transforming the way organizations identify, develop, and hire cybersecurity talent.
Dan shares how SkillWaze’s AI-powered “Learn and Earn” platform connects employers with skilled, job-ready candidates through virtual apprenticeships and innovation challenges. The conversation explores the growing cybersecurity skills gap, how Gen Z and Gen A can prepare for the innovation economy, and how employers can build their own “farm teams” of talent.
Listeners will gain insights into:
Why traditional education and hiring models are failing to keep pace with industry needs
How AI and human collaboration can verify real skills—not just resumes
The future of workforce development across cybersecurity, manufacturing, and healthcare
A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, education, and cybersecurity workforce development.