5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Recruiting cybersecurity talent requires an understanding of the diverse ways candidates can gain requisite skills. Five key pathways include: higher education alternatives such as associate degrees, vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning and experience, boot camps and short courses, and work experience in system administration, network engineering or infrastructure. Recognizing non-traditional education methods and transferable skills can help HR leaders tap into a technically proficient and security-conscious talent pool.