Tackling the Skill Shortage

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The cybersecurity field is experiencing a significant talent shortage, with millions of positions unfilled globally. Encouraging more women to enter the field not only helps close this gap but also brings fresh perspectives and solutions to the table, enhancing the industry's overall effectiveness.

The cybersecurity field is experiencing a significant talent shortage, with millions of positions unfilled globally. Encouraging more women to enter the field not only helps close this gap but also brings fresh perspectives and solutions to the table, enhancing the industry's overall effectiveness.

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Diana Nitescu
CEO & Founder at OctogonHUB
Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:29

Because the trend in cyber needs in companies is 50% political + 50% technical,
I think that cyber security jobs should be better segmented: CS jobs on the policy side (where female expertise predominates) and technical jobs (where male expertise predominates).
The selection criteria for jobs should mix the conditions as little as possible.

Ex. Although I have advanced certifications in Policies, I find many jobs as a Cyber ​​Policy Consultant, which require Certifications and years of advanced technical experience.
We are spinning in a circle!
So many women cannot hold active jobs because they have just started their career in Cyber.

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