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As we begin 2019, we are crossing the threshold into another exciting year in cybersecurity. Building on the momentum of 2018 – a year filled with steep growth and innovation – cybersecurity now takes center stage in a big way.
We can see a significant increase in awareness and passion about cybersecurity as a career. People from all walks of life are talking about the opportunities, asking questions including:
As cybersecurity continues to become a central focal point in our lives, we will see growth and interest in career opportunities. In 2019, it will be business-critical for organizations to attract the right talent for positions that influence and manage cybersecurity strategies. Here are my top three recommendations for what we can do to solidify the approach and practices for cybersecurity talent acquisition in 2019:
Furthermore, the growing talent deficit in cybersecurity will continue to have a measurable impact. To ensure we have the people and skills needed to secure our ever-changing business environment and digital way of life, we must think of pipeline in a much broader way. Expand the parameters of the cybersecurity talent pipeline to include students who are just beginning their careers, skilled professionals exploring a job change, entrepreneurs wanting to discover the next trend, and others. Look for those who have a passion and curiosity for learning more about cybersecurity, even if they don’t have a background or experience in cybersecurity yet.
Remember, candidates are also assessing you, your organization and your company. Be prepared to share your story of how you got started in cybersecurity, the challenges you’ve faced, and how you overcame them. Furthermore, help them better understand the culture you have and will be developing. This will help candidates see the possible paths they can take. Share the Cybersecurity Career Guide, which includes amazing stories of different jobs in cybersecurity and the individuals who work in this field.
The most difficult challenges are the ones we don’t know, and building a workforce that includes diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds will prepare us to solve tomorrow’s problems. Within the organization, be willing to leverage cross-functional talent to strengthen the understanding of processes and procedures as well as share tips and best practices.
As leaders and professionals in cybersecurity, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to increase the understanding of cybersecurity for everyone we interact with, whether that’s at work, at home or in the community. The next generation of professionals is ready to join the cybersecurity workforce, and we must be prepared, in the coming year, to inspire and encourage them to continuously disrupt the status quo.
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