Jon France

Jon France, CISO at (ISC)2 and workforce analyst, discusses findings from ISC2’s 2025 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. AI's rapid rise as the top in-demand skill gets attention. Conversations cover skills shortages, entry-level hiring challenges, the growing need for business communication, and how AI will reshape early-career roles.

Jon France, Chief Information Security Officer at ISC2, brings decades of tech industry experience to the conversation. The discussion highlights the pivotal themes from the ISC2 Security Congress, emphasizing the rapid adoption of AI and its transformative role in cybersecurity operations. France outlines how AI enhances data analysis without replacing entry-level roles. Quantum computing and its implications for cryptography also emerge as critical topics. Additionally, the increasing risk of identity-based attacks prompts conversations about stronger defenses and the future of operational security.

Jon France, Chief Information Security Officer at ISC2, shares insights from the ISC2 2024 Workforce Study. He discusses the dismantling of the Manson cybercrime market by Europol, emphasizing its significance in combating cybercrime. The conversation delves into emerging threats like Pegasus spyware and phishing schemes targeting HR systems. France highlights how generative AI is reshaping the cybersecurity workforce, revealing a shift in necessary skills and the importance of continuous professional development in the face of evolving technologies.