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The cyber-threat landscape is more complex than ever, with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) tools increasing both the sophistication and volume of cyber-attacks. Building a future-ready cyber security team is high on the agenda, but budget barriers and skills gaps are undermining hiring efforts. In this latest article, James Walsh - CISMP, Business Director for Cyber Security at Hays, explains why hiring for potential and engaging non-traditional talent may prove pivotal: https://lnkd.in/dAdmWAKS #cybersecurity #cybertalent #skillsgap #workingforyourtomorrow

"It goes without saying that possessing the right cyber security expertise is imperative. However, with our 2024 Global Cyber Security Report revealing that 61% of cyber leaders don’t rate their ability to secure cyber talent highly, hiring solutions clearly need a shake-up. It’s time to look past the usual cohort of workers skilled in this area, and engage overlooked talent."   ✔️ In the below article, James Walsh - CISMP discusses the various skills shortages complicated by budget restraints, if AI is an asset or adversary, and looking beyond the usual suspects when looking to bring in new talent! #hays #haystech #haystechnology #cyber #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #infosec #skillsgaps #AI #talent

🛡️ In today’s digital frontier, the question isn’t if your cyber security will be tested, but when. And the right team can be the difference between a breach and robust defence. ⚖️ But budget constraints and a widening skills gap means securing experienced cyber experts is a real challenge. 🤖 And meanwhile, emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools are turning the tables and necessitating new skill requirements… 🔍 So how do you overcome these challenges and build a future-ready cyber team? Engaging non-traditional talent may be the answer. 📊 Informed by our 2024 Global Cyber Security Report, featuring the insights of over 1,000 cyber security leaders worldwide, our expert breaks down why engaging overlooked talent pipelines could help you build a next-generation cyber team. Discover more insights and read the article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5yRiBfD #cybersecurity #technology #workingforyourtomorrow

How do you build a cyber security team that’s ready for tomorrow’s threats? With the cost of falling victim to these threats to be a predicted $10.5 trillion worldwide by 2025, plus an incalculable impact on the reputation and future operations of affected organisations - what should you be doing to protect your business and it's data. Following on from our Hays 2024 Global Cyber Security Report, James Walsh - CISMP, suggests some options for you and the team and how to get a head start on reducing any threats. Areas discussed are: Is AI an asset or an adversary? Skills shortages complicated by budget barriers Worth a quick read! Get in touch with either James Dilks or myself if you want to look at getting your #cyber team ready across Yorkshire.

In April, Deidre Diamond, Founder & CEO of CyberSN and Founder of Secure Diversity, visited The White House to discuss the nation's cybersecurity workforce with National Cyber Director, Harry Cooker and other key leaders across the country. During this visit, the Biden Administration announced the removal of degree requirements for federal cybersecurity jobs and a focus on skills-based hiring. Deidre shares her insights on this and other key findings from the 2024 SANS Institute | GIAC Certifications Cyber Workforce Research Report that was launched during this visit, to which CyberSN helped contribute question sets to. Topics include hiring challenges, aligning cybersecurity leaders with HR, the importance of non-salary benefits, diversity and training challenges, reducing time to hire, retention strategies, and the headcount vs. skills gap. Explore Deidre's insights: https://hubs.la/Q02DFDbg0 Comment below your thoughts on skills-based hiring in cyber ⬇️ #TheWhiteHouse #Nationalcybersecurity #skillsbasedhiringincyber #goodpayingcyberjobs #cybersecurityinsights

How to build a cyber security team that’s ready for tomorrow’s threats 🤖 The cyber-threat landscape is more complex than ever, with the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools increasing both the sophistication and volume of cyber-attacks. Building a future-ready cyber security team is high on the agenda, but budget barriers and skills gaps are undermining hiring efforts. James Walsh, Business Director for Cyber Security, Hays UK&I, explains why hiring for potential and engaging non-traditional talent may prove pivotal. #cyber #security #cyberjobs https://lnkd.in/ebGMa3ms

Nearly 4 Million #Cybersecurity Jobs Are Vacant: Here’s Why You Should Consider Breaking Into This Sector. While there are millions of cybersecurity job openings worldwide, employers are finding it extremely difficult to fill these positions. Amid a global deficit of nearly 4 million cybersecurity workers, there is an increasing disparity between organizations that are cyber resilient and those that are not, according to the World Economic Forum. https://lnkd.in/ekbfQTmP For more information on open positions, we are working on globally with our Portfolio Clients then contact Andrew Robinson FREC, louise robinson or Rebecca Beauchamp call us on +44 (0)1923 312435. Why not follow Paradigm Recruitment on: https://lnkd.in/gssS9BWN #paradigmrecruitment #hiring #careers #startup #recruitment #IPO #cybersecurity #cybercareers #cyberjobs #startupjobs #cloud #cloudsecurity #security #cloudsecurity #AI #Boiometrics #Analytics #MachineLearning #ThreatIntelligence #DarkWeb #IAM #PAM #CIAM #SIEM

Nearly 4 Million #Cybersecurity Jobs Are Vacant: Here’s Why You Should Consider Breaking Into This Sector. While there are millions of cybersecurity job openings worldwide, employers are finding it extremely difficult to fill these positions. Amid a global deficit of nearly 4 million cybersecurity workers, there is an increasing disparity between organizations that are cyber resilient and those that are not, according to the World Economic Forum. https://lnkd.in/dAnHugTd For more information on open positions, we are working on globally with our Portfolio Clients then contact Andrew Robinson FREC, louise robinson or Rebecca Beauchamp call us on +44 (0)1923 312435. Why not follow Paradigm Recruitment on: https://lnkd.in/gssS9BWN #paradigmrecruitment #hiring #careers #startup #recruitment #IPO #cybersecurity #cybercareers #cyberjobs #startupjobs #cloud #cloudsecurity #security #cloudsecurity #AI #Boiometrics #Analytics #MachineLearning #ThreatIntelligence #DarkWeb #IAM #PAM #CIAM #SIEM

💻 The cyber-threat landscape is more complex than ever, with the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools increasing both the sophistication and volume of cyber-attacks. 🔨 Building a future-ready cyber security team is high on the agenda, but budget barriers and skills gaps are undermining hiring efforts. 🎤 James Walsh, Business Director for Cyber Security, Hays UK&I, explains why hiring for potential and engaging non-traditional talent may prove pivotal. #technology #recruitment #cybersecurity

Half of UK businesses have a basic cyber skills gap, with the industry needing 21,600 recruits per year to meet demand. Those are huge numbers and come with a stark warning: that we must make the cyber workforce more diverse and look to soft skills during the hiring process. https://lnkd.in/dMch5G4e