Barriers to entry and why it is needed.
Whenever two or more gather in the name of Cybersecurity, the topic of skills shortage, promptly followed by barriers to entry is likely to come up. My observation is that there is a genuine problem and dislike toward the idea of having barriers to entry. Barriers in this case refers to the minimum requirements a […]
Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: Myth or Truth?
It is not uncommon to see security job adverts asking for certifications and skills that are disparate, and often as far apart as the banks of the Amazon River. Often, these unrealistic expectations are packaged under the notoriously vague job title of Information Security Analyst/Specialist. The job advert will continue to explain that potential candidates […]
Breaking into Cybersecurity: A practical guide
While the exact number is often debated, the fact that there are more cybersecurity jobs than there are people to fill it is not disputed. For several reasons, a career in cybersecurity might seem like a good idea. When approached correctly, a decent salary is almost inevitable, but should never be the primary reason for […]