Building a Strong Cybersecurity Workforce
As the sophistication and frequency of information security attacks continue to increase, the number of organizations being targeted from those attacks is also increasing, regardless of the organizations’ size, industry, location, or reputation. Hence, cybersecurity is a high-demand, high-profile profession with acute staffing shortages.
The cybersecurity skills gap currently stands at 2.7 million globally. Therefore, organizations must look beyond the traditional pool of cybersecurity candidates to build resilient teams at all skill levels.
Look beyond the usual places to find talents
The most popular method is to work with specialized staffing and recruitment organizations. This approach is followed by looking to certification organizations, and colleges and universities. Managers also rely on apprenticeship programs within their own organizations.
Don't require candidates to have niche skills
There's a perception in the industry that cybersecurity is complex and requires niche skills. Actually, the skills needed for cybersecurity are used in all interaction between humans and technology?and between technology and technology.
Look for relevant skills beyond formal education
Soft skills are also important for a candidate to have, but most are unlikely to have acquired them during their academic training. Here are the top 5 personality attributes to look for:
Be willing to train candidates after they're hired
Best practices indicate that making time for learning during work hours, mentorship programs, certification attainment, training and clear career pathways are key to developing and retaining junior talent.
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