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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 cyber-first development approach to systems and solutions.

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The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: A Conversation With Candice Ling

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Candice Ling, senior vice president at Microsoft and head of the company’s federal government business unit, about Microsoft’s cybersecurity work with the federal government and potential future developments in the cybersecurity industry.

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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 cybersecurity jobs, including nearly 500,000 vacancies in the United States, according to research firm Cybersecurity Ventures. At the same time, a large talent pool is being underutilized: female professionals. 

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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 cybersecurity professionals operating within the Commonwealth. Yet Virginia is also home to a unique asset that provides its businesses with a secure operating environment and access to singular skill sets that they can’t develop in-house.

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Press Releases

Caf2Code Expands Harrisonburg Headquarters

Caf2Code, a software development and IT consultancy company, will invest $135,000 to expand their Harrisonburg operations. The project will create 20 jobs.

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The Patton Logistics Group to Construct New Distribution and Warehouse Facility in Pulaski County

The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. integrated supply chain company, will expand for the second time in four years in Pulaski County, investing $10 million and creating 25 new jobs.

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McClung Companies to Upgrade Machinery and Equipment in the City of Waynesboro

Printing services company will invest $4.6 million and retrain 37 employees

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Case Studies

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Podcasts

Candice Ling

The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: A Conversation With Candice Ling

April 1, 2025

Senior Vice President, Microsoft

Brad Medairy

Investments, Tech Partnerships, and the Future of Cyber: A Conversation With Brad Medairy

April 1, 2025

Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton

Drake Goolsby

The Art and Science of Commercialization: A Conversation With Drake Goolsby

January 3, 2025

Chief Commercialization Officer, Luna Labs

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