Welcome to Gapsville!

 

Mayor Stan Breacherton

Greetings, traveler…

I’m Stan Breacherton, the Mayor of Gapsville. Welcome to Gapsville, a fictional town embodying the cybersecurity skills gap. It’s a haven for those who value the enduring power of tradition, hard work, and the reassuring stability of things staying exactly the way they are. Here in Gapsville, the cybersecurity skills gap isn’t just a belief—it’s the foundation of our way of life, shaping every street, every building, and every story.

Before you start your adventure, listen to our quick orientation message to get a sense of what we’re about here in Gapsville.

Take a look around, let the fog settle, and embrace our town where some challenges are best left unsolved.

 

Gapsville: How to coexist with the cybersecurity skills gap

Gapsville’s mission is simple: to help organizations learn how to coexist with the inescapable truth of the skills gap. 

Years ago, every industry was shaken by an unprecedented challenge: the cybersecurity skills gap. This massive, unsolvable problem dismantled teams, drained resources, and left talent shortages too vast to overcome. 

In response, Gapsville became a sanctuary—a beacon of stability where security leaders could find comfort in services like Consultants, Inc., offering reliable, one-size-fits-all solutions to every nuanced problem. 

Here in Gapsville, security isn’t about innovation—it’s about checking the box. We may be a small town, but we’ve got big security problems…and we’ve accepted them. 

We’ve embraced the realities of endless hiring delays, burnout, and survival mode. While innovation has taken a well-earned rest, tradition carries us forward: steady, unyielding, and always familiar.

 

Must-see landmarks

Golly, I sure do love visitors! My job as mayor is to make sure you get the most out of your time in Gapsville. Trust me, after a few days experiencing the way of life here, you’ll never want (or be able) to leave. 

All visitors get a handy-dandy map to get oriented, but here are a few highlights to keep an eye out for:

  • The Pit — A canyon so wide, it can’t be crossed. Just trust me on this one, folks.
  • Status Quo & Co. — The store where tradition is always in stock.
  • GTV — Keeping Gapsville informed, one concerning story at a time.
  • The Gazette — Your go-to paper for news and curious classifieds.
  • Consultants, Inc. — Hire yesterday’s expertise for today’s challenges.
  • Floodway — CLOSED: Strictly off-limits. Questions are discouraged.

 

Planning your visit

Every landmark in Gapsville stands as a monument to the beauty of consistency. Let our unwavering commitment to tradition guide you on your own journey toward peaceful acceptance. Trust me, the longer you stay in Gapsville, the less you notice the fog around you. Security problems become your closest companions and roadblocks exist to adjust your expectations of success. 

As mayor of Gapsville, I encourage all visitors to embrace the familiar. In this town, we honor the methods and practices that have stood the test of time. Visit our landmarks, meet our people, and see what’s possible when an industry decides it’s safer to stay the same.

 

Finding comfort in the status quo

In Gapsville, we’ve learned that the best way forward is through steadfast belief in what we already know. As you explore, remember: true security isn’t about solving problems—it’s about managing expectations. 

There is no need to explore your way out of the status quo. We definitely don’t want you to explore our town, searching for clues and hidden easter eggs that expose the truth. That would be bad.

Anyway, welcome to Gapsville. We’re glad you’re here.

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