5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Gordon Pelosse, SVP of employer engagement at CompTIA, outlines five pathways prospective cybersecurity professionals can follow. These include higher education alternatives such as associate degrees, vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning, boot camps, and short courses, as well as direct work experience. HR managers can harness these pathways to recruit diverse and proficient talent for cybersecurity roles, acknowledging nontraditional education and transferable skills as valuable assets.