According to ISC2, the global cybersecurity workforce gap stands at a staggering 4.8 million jobs, with 90% of organizations identifying critical skill shortages in areas like AI, cloud computing security, Zero Trust implementation, digital forensics and incident response, application security, and penetration testing. Programs like What’s Next by Okta Learning are stepping up to address this pressing challenge, empowering individuals to reskill or upskill and fill vital roles in Identity and Access Management (IAM). Dr. Peter Scheuermann is one inspiring success story from the What’s Next initiative. With over 30 years of technology experience at leading companies like IBM and Microsoft, Scheuermann has held diverse roles in project management, technical account management, and customer support. Encouraged by former colleagues who now work at Okta, he explored the What’s Next program and applied without any prior experience with Okta’s platforms. Scheuermann, who holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, embodies the.