Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Demystify Cybersecurity Jobs

Women and other underrepresented groups need more data on working in IT security before they will jump in. “Women are less likely to take risky investments, but when they do they’re more likely to make a profit,” Myers said. The more women know about security jobs, the more likely they are to apply.

Myers was a florist before she got a job as an assistant to the office manager at a security company. By being curious and lending a hand around her office, she learned the ropes from the ground up. Hear the whole story of how she pivoted from landscape architecture to a career in IT security in this episode of the AWIT TechCast.

“There are a huge number of different ways you can get in the industry without going through a college degree program,” said Myers.

Offer bootcamps or hold games of capture the flag so people can experience security in a fun environment first. If you spot some undiscovered talent, see if it’s worth offering more training or a short-term internship.

You can also boost the likelihood that women will stay in your company by offering them ways to grow. Funding certifications like CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) can give your employees a leg up on behavioral analytics and ways to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats. Find out more here.
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