5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Gordon Pelosse, SVP of employer engagement at CompTIA, has outlined five pathways for hiring cybersecurity talent: recognizing alternative higher education degrees, valuing vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning and experience, boot camps and short courses, and relevant work experience. Pelosse encourages HR managers to consider transferable skills and non-traditional education to fill cybersecurity roles, and to assess candidates’ readiness to handle ever-evolving tech threats.