Cybersecurity professionals face plenty of challenges in their work – there’s always something new to learn, cyber attackers are relentless and security teams are usually short-staffed. Still, nearly two-thirds of cybersecurity professionals (66%) say they are satisfied with their jobs.
But that number jumps to 72% among cybersecurity workers whose employers pay for their certifications, according to the 2019 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. For professionals whose organizations pay for only part or none of their certification costs, the number drops to 63%.
This is an important finding for employers who are trying to build their cybersecurity teams. Currently there is a shortage of 4 million cybersecurity professionals, according to our study, so organizations need to make investments not only in recruitment strategies to attract job applicants but also in career development for existing cybersecurity staff.
One investment sure to deliver results by driving up satisfaction levels is to pick up certification expenses, as the study suggests. Doing so increases the chances that current cybersecurity employees will remain with their organizations. When workers get the skills development they need from their employers, they are less likely to seek employment elsewhere.
Organizations also benefit from having better-equipped cybersecurity teams with the skills they need to build a robust security posture. Paying for certifications also increases the chances of attracting quality cybersecurity professionals who view certifications as critical to their success.
Compensation
In addition to certifications, organizations should look closely at the compensation they’re offering when recruiting cybersecurity professionals. While cybersecurity workers aren’t primarily motivated by salary, offering competitive salaries certainly makes a difference in recruitment and hiring e ..
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