Cyber-attacks are costing businesses $400 to $500 billion a year. The strongest defense for a company is a skilled and experienced cybersecurity team. Businesses and governments are spending big dollars to make it happen. IT professionals are sitting on a career goldmine, if they undertake the required extra training.

According to a report from the White House, half a million IT jobs were left unfilled in 2015. The job market is eagerly seeking skilled IT professionals who can meet today's IT challenges. Victor Alhadeff, CEO of Boost eLearning, shares his advice for aspiring and seasoned IT professionals seeking to advance their careers.