The ISC2 study highlights a significant shift in hiring practices within cybersecurity and IT roles, where soft skills and diverse backgrounds are gaining importance over traditional technical expertise. As demand for cybersecurity professionals increases, employers are leaning towards candidates who demonstrate adaptability and the capacity to learn quickly, with certifications now being prioritized over formal education and experience in junior roles. This changing landscape presents a gap between the skills employers expect and those available in entry-level candidates, particularly in essential areas like cloud security.
The demand is real, but the hiring system is out of sync,
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