IBM has outlined several steps to help organizations address their own security hiring challenges

Based on the reality that, Cybersecurity is a highly dynamic field, which requires a constant refreshing of skills, IBM has outlined several steps companies can consider to get started with their own strategic talent approach, such as:

• Redefine your hiring models; identify the attributes and skills needed for various positions and those that can be filled by non-traditional candidates. Don’t focus solely on degrees as prerequisites.

• Expand where you recruit; don’t limit yourself to the select set of universities that you have always focused on; expand to community colleges, P-TECH schools and other educational programs like professional certifications.
• Create new partnerships in your region with government organizations, educational institutions and programs, and other groups.
• Provide a robust support program for new hires such as mentorships, rotational assignments, shadowing and other opportunities for new cybersecurity hires to gain experience and learn. Additionally, help employees build and refine skills with classes, certifications, and conferences.

You can get the full whitepaper outlining tips for companies looking to expand to a “new collar” security approach, by visiting: ibm.biz/newcollarjobs. To get the latest insights on how IBM is helping security leaders tackle tough risk and security challenges, visit: ibm.com/security/ciso.