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Flip the funnel: Fixing the cybersecurity talent pipeline challenge | Infosec Inspire 2020

Published: Nov. 9, 2020, 8 a.m.

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For the next twelve days, Cyber Work will be releasing a new episode every single day. In these dozen episodes, we\\u2019ll discuss career strategies, hiring best practices, team development, security awareness essentials, the importance of storytelling in cybersecurity, and answer some questions from real cybersecurity professionals and newcomers.\\xa0

In our first episode, entitled \\u201cFlip the funnel: Fixing the cybersecurity talent pipeline challenge,\\u201d former Cyber Work Podcast guest Karl Sharman, Head of Cyber Solutions & Consultancies for Stott & May, and Infosec\\u2019s Director of Research & Product Marketing Megan Sawle drill down into the notion of the skills gap. Karl and Megan know that the skills gap is a significant challenge, but with actionable guidance to help fill vacant cybersecurity roles, you can think like successful security and IT leaders and improve recruiting, hiring and retention without relying on \\u201cunicorn\\u201d candidates to wander in.\\xa0

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At Infosec, we believe knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with certifications and skills training. We also empower all employees with security awareness training to stay cybersafe at work and home. Driven by smart people wanting to do good, Infosec educates entire organizations to defend themselves from cybercrime. It\\u2019s what we do every day \\u2014 equipping everyone with the latest security skills and confidence to be safe online. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

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