5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Recruiting cybersecurity specialists can prove difficult. Gordon Pelosse suggests five paths to consider when hiring: higher education, where an associate degree provides theory and practical experience; vocational training and certifications which provide relevant direct skills; self-directed learning and experience, bringing proactiveness and valuable experience; boot camps and short courses offering rapid upskilling; and work experience, with its directly transferrable skills from roles such as system administration. A candidate’s diverse skill-earning pathways should be valued in recruitment.