5 Cybersecurity Career Pathways That HR Managers Should Recognize

Companies seeking cybersecurity talent should consider five different pathways to identify viable candidates — higher education alternatives, vocational training and certifications, self-directed learning and experience, boot camps and short courses, and work experience, suggests Gordon Pelosse, senior vice president at CompTIA. Hiring based on traditional degree requirements may overlook candidates with transferable skills or nontraditional education who could contribute significantly to an organization’s cybersecurity capabilities.