5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Gordon Pelosse, senior vice president at CompTIA, lists five viable pathways to hiring cybersecurity specialists: Associate degrees, vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning and experience, participation in boot camps and short courses, and previous work experience in relevant fields. He emphasizes the importance of assessing candidates’ skills over academic qualifications, and leveraging networking to identify potential hires.