In an op-ed for The Hill, David Brumley writes that kids should receive hacking training in an effort to "win the cybersecurity war." He emphasizes that there is a difference between hackers and criminals and that hackers have profound technological knowledge and a desire to strengthen computer systems. Bolstering young interest in the field will help fill those vacant IT jobs; one government tech officer reports there are nearly 10,000 current jobs left vacant. To help foster children's interest, Brumley argues schools should establish cybersecurity courses, expose K-12 students to hacking promotions, and acknowledge the value of hackers.
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