5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

To hire cybersecurity professionals, organizations can consider five pathways beyond formal education. These include associate degrees as an alternative to higher education, vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning and experience, boot camps and short courses, and relevant work experience. Recognizing these diverse pathways can expose organizations to a larger pool of cybersecurity talent that may already possess transferable skills or nontraditional education.