The cybersecurity talent gap remains one of IT's biggest challenges—roles go unfilled, teams are stretched thin, and threats keep evolving faster than staffing can scale. This panel brings together experienced security and IT leaders to share practical strategies for closing that gap, including developing talent beyond the traditional resume, building internal pathways from IT generalist to security specialist, and using automation and AI to extend lean teams. Walk away with actionable ideas for building the security team you need—even when expertise feels out of reach.