Virginia Economic Review
Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.
Securing the Future
Virginia’s critical infrastructure is by and large a hardened fortress built on best practices and the talents of among the most forward-thinking workforces in the nation. But more than that, it’s gaining ground when it comes to hardening its critical infrastructure out of the gates — embracing a…
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Hacking the Glass Ceiling
In an increasingly digital world where data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cybercrimes are pervasive, a skilled cybersecurity workforce is more important than ever. Yet the industry grapples with a significant worker shortage. Globally, there are an estimated 3.5 million unfilled…
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Cyber Mission Ready
Virginia's proximity to the federal government and the wealth of private technology leaders headquartered in the Commonwealth have helped its workforce rise to the forefront of the cybersecurity industry. It boasts the second largest cybersecurity workforce in the country, with approximately 80,000…
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Inside Virginia’s Federal Research Partnership
In Northern Virginia, GMU created the first cybersecurity engineering major in the country, which helps support its bustling C5I center. The major launched with 105 students 10 years ago. A decade later, 800 students are enrolled in what is now a department, and interest continues to increase…
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Bolstering Cyber Defenses Through Collaboration
Virginia’s Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is devising innovative solutions to these emerging threats. Launched in 2020, CCI is a state-funded program that collaborates with businesses, higher education institutions, and local governments to support research, innovation, and workforce…
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Bridging the Gaps in the Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline
Virginia is leading efforts to address the country’s talent gap. The Commonwealth has the second-largest cyber workforce in the U.S., with demand continuing to grow. Between September 2023 and August 2024, Virginia employers sought to fill 51,005 cybersecurity jobs, and that number is only expected…
Read MorePodcasts
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: A Conversation With Candice Ling
April 1, 2025
Senior Vice President, Microsoft
Investments, Tech Partnerships, and the Future of Cyber: A Conversation With Brad Medairy
April 1, 2025
Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton
The Art and Science of Commercialization: A Conversation With Drake Goolsby
January 3, 2025
Chief Commercialization Officer, Luna Labs