5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Gordon Pelosse, senior vice president of employer engagement at CompTIA, suggests five alternative pathways for recruiting cybersecurity professionals. These include associate degrees, vocational training and certifications, self-taught skills and experience, boot camps and short courses, and relevant work experience. Hiring managers should consider qualifications beyond formal degrees, and recognize transferable skills from related fields to tap into an untapped pool of cybersecurity talent.