5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Recruiting cybersecurity talent could mean looking beyond formal degrees, according to Gordon Pelosse, Sr. VP of CompTIA. He suggests five alternative paths to consider: Associate degrees, vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning and experience, boot camps and short courses, and previous work experience. Professionals with backgrounds as system administrators or network engineers may have transferrable skills they can apply to cybersecurity roles.