5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Cybersecurity talent recruitment requires HR leaders to look beyond traditional college degrees and consider five alternative pathways to cybersecurity know-how. Candidates may come from higher education alternatives, such as associate degrees; vocational training or certifications; self-directed learning platforms; boot camps or short courses; or from experience in related tech fields, such as system administration or network engineering. Recognizing these nontraditional methods could significantly expand the potential pool of cyber-qualified candidates.