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There's a general acknowledgement that there aren't enough trained cybersecurity professionals to go around. Conversations at cybersecurity conferences are often centered on where to find top pros, how much to pay them, and what string of letters behind their name means the most.
Even the organizations that provide cybersecurity certification admit that there aren't enough certified pros to meet the need — and that there never will be enough. So what's a manager charged with finding cybersecurity talent to do?
Many executives and hiring managers say that the key to finding solid talent is flexibility in the search. As Brad Keller, CTRP, CTPRA, who is CSO and senior vice president at Shared Assessments says, "The process is very much like drafting professional athletes. When you can’t find a position player that you need, you look for individuals who have the skill sets relevant to the position. Find ones that are smart and hardworking and they should be able to fill the position nicely."
Heather Paunet, vice president of product management at Untangle, says that it's important to get it right. "Searching for candidates to fill cyber security positions beyond certifications and year ..
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