5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Companies should consider a range of pathways when hiring cybersecurity professionals, advises Gordon Pelosse at CompTIA. While traditionally demanding formal degrees, a growing body of cybersecurity specialists have found training through various methods, including vocational training and special certifications, self-directed learning, boot camp intensives, and hands-on work experience. Recognizing candidates with diverse learning paths could greatly enhance an organization’s pool of cybersecurity talent.