Cybersecurity Career Resources

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What do cyber professionals want? A 2014 survey of cleared cyber experts revealed that professional development and a challenging work environment often top money when it comes to being happy on the job. Other findings included:

• Being challenged and meaningful work ranked 1st and 2nd on the list  of things that keep cyber professionals engaged.
• Compensation came in last (9th place) in the list of things that keep cyber professionals engaged on the job, and is the third most important thing they look for in a new employer.
• Professional development and training tops the list of what professionals are looking for in a new employer.
• Cleared professionals prefer to work with recruiters who display integrity and trustworthiness.
• Eighty-seven percent of cleared cyber professionals agree with the need for continuous monitoring of employees with privileged access.
• Only 45 percent of cleared cyber professionals think companies should recruit entry-level employees for cyber positions.

Read more, including 7 Tactics Recruiters Use to Attract Cyber Talent

Recruiting Tips, Articles and Resources:

• Competing in the Competitive Cyber Recruiting Market
• Onboarding Entry-Level Cyber Talent
• Infographic: Cybersecurity Salary in D.C

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