5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Organizations must appreciate the multiple pathways potential cybersecurity specialists may take to gain necessary skills. Five paths are detailed: one includes higher education alternatives, particularly associate degrees; two, vocational training, certifications, and vendor-specific qualifications; three, self-directed learning; four, boot camp and short courses; and, finally, work experience, especially in system administration, network engineering or infrastructure roles. A non-traditional education or transferable skills may form a valuable resource.