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Few industries face a skills gap quite as severe ascybersecurity.
For example, we recently saw the mother of all breaches with 26 million records stolen causing widespread chaos.
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Considering these challenges, you’d expect recruitment strategies to be adapting to bridge this gap.
CEO and Founder at Hack The Box.
Cybersecurity and IT professionals are calling for this to change.
These individuals are self-taught hackers or cyber enthusiasts who upskill through online training, CTFs, or bug bounties.
As a former ethical hacker myself, I’ve learned the most from hands-on experience and winning hacking competitions.
So, how can the system evolve with this in mind?
So present candidates with hypothetical scenarios and assess their problem-solving approach.
Look for candidates who demonstrate a hacking mindset and an ability to handle high-pressure situations.
But this doesnt mean you should forget about investing in your existing team.
This isnt a nice to have, its a necessity for cyber teams in 2024.
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