In recruiting cybersecurity talent, which of the following is hardest to recruit?

Talent Management & Performance

Entry-level talent13%

Mid-level management45%

Senior Talent28%

Specialists12%

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Senior Information Security Manager in Software3 years ago

One of the biggest reasons firms can’t find quality information security people is that they refuse to pay for them. Far too many firms lowball salaries and then complain they can’t find people.

Firms that pay market rates for information security staff will not have that problem.

 

https://brothke.medium.com/the-continued-fallacy-of-the-information-security-skill-shortage-7ef6a95108b1

CTO in Software6 years ago

All of the above and the hardest trait to find is EQ

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