5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Gordon Pelosse outlines five pathways for recruiting cybersecurity talent: Higher Education Alternative, which involves structured learning through associate degrees; Vocational Training And Certifications, such as tech skill sets; Self-Directed Learning And Experience, involving self-teaching through online courses; Boot Camps And Short Courses, offering intensive learning; and Work Experience, enabling transition from system administration or network engineering roles to cybersecurity. Pelosse emphasizes recognizing transferable skills and reverse talent acquisition, to tap into cybersecurity talent effectively.