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Ask any junior cybersecurity professional where they want to be in 10 years, and chances are you’ll hear: “I want to be a CISO.” But getting from Security Analyst to…

If you’re struggling to get qualified cybersecurity candidates applying to your open roles — don’t just blame the skills gap. Take a hard look at your job descriptions. Too many…

Cybersecurity was once the domain of on-site war rooms, restricted access floors, and in-house SOCs. Today? Many of the world’s best cyber professionals are defending organisations from home offices, co-working…

The cybersecurity skills gap has been discussed for years — but the latest data is sobering: According to the (ISC)² 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the global cybersecurity workforce gap has…

Startups and enterprises often sit at opposite ends of the cybersecurity hiring spectrum: Enterprises have brand pull, structure, and big budgets. Startups have agility, mission-focus, and innovation appeal. But here’s…

Cybersecurity threats move fast. But cybersecurity hiring? Often painfully slow. Weeks (or months) go by. Candidates lose interest. Teams stay under-resourced. Meanwhile, your risk exposure only grows. So how do…

“Must have 10+ years in cybersecurity.” But what does that really tell you? In an industry evolving as fast as cybersecurity, years of experience is a misleading metric. Time in…

If you’ve tried hiring for cybersecurity roles lately, you already know: It’s not just tough — it’s brutal. You post a role. You wait. You get applications that don’t match…

In today’s cyber hiring climate, the job description is your first impression. Yet too often, they’re packed with: ❌ Unrealistic wish lists ❌ Generic boilerplate ❌ “10+ years of experience”…

In today’s threat landscape, one thing is certain: you need cybersecurity talent. But should you hire full-time or bring in contract/freelance experts? For many companies—especially startups, scaleups, and even enterprises—it’s…