4 Things You Should Know About Cybersecurity Pros

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This data is important for CISOs and other cybersecurity leaders who are concerned about retention and recruitment. These are just a few highlights of the report that will help you get to the heart of cybersecurity professionals:It is important to network professionally.After a few years of experience, cybersecurity professionals often rely on their professional network when searching for work. Data support this:

38% of respondents answered, "networking with industry contacts".

24% responded to a job listing.

24% said they contacted them via a recruiter.

To engage talent, hiring managers should establish relationships with professional associations in cybersecurity.Security professionals are interested in working for companies that are committed to cybersecurity. When asked about what factors contribute to job satisfaction, 43% of respondents said that business management is committed to strong cybersecurity. Next came competitive compensation (39%), the ability to work with skilled cybersecurity professionals (33%), and support and financial incentives (32%). These data confirm that cybersecurity ...
... culture is important. This type of culture will be able to recruit and hire more people than those who view cybersecurity as a cost centre.Cybersecurity professionals are happy, despite the difficulties. Although 60% of respondents agreed that cybersecurity careers could be stressful for their personal lives, almost four out of 5 respondents (79%) agree that they are generally happy working as cybersecurity professionals. It confirms that cybersecurity professionals believe in their role as digital domain defenders. We are grateful they believe in their mission, for our benefit!Cybersecurity teams are not always compatible. These data are particularly troubling and should be addressed. This data is particularly troubling and worth addressing. 29% of respondents said that the relationship between the cybersecurity staff and the board was fair or poor. 29% claimed that the relationship between the cybersecurity department and HR was fair or bad. 28% stated that the relationship of the cybersecurity group and line of business managers was fair or poor. I don't believe it is possible to have strong cybersecurity cultures with friction. Executives should look within their organizations to identify and resolve collaboration issues and process bottlenecks.Cybersecurity professionals are passionate people who love their work and have strong relationships with others. However, data suggests that cybersecurity professionals, much like Rodney Dangerfield, don't get enough respect.it's not hard to believe that businesses don't understand cybersecurity. Even though there have been numerous attacks on businesses, including the Kaseya attack and the Colonial Pipeline attack, this is a real concern because organizations that don't embrace security culture and fail to manage cybersecurity staff will not attract or retain the best talent, increasing cyber risk.We will be adding more information to the report shortly. Your feedback is appreciated and welcome.

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