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The stories are out there: the smart co-workers who get in their own way instead of getting ahead.
CISOs know them, too. One remembers a brilliant employee who liked to remind others how smart she was and how she deserved way more money than she was making. Another recalls a talented staffer who did exactly what was required, but nothing more. Neither made it very far, as their bosses finally had enough of their drag on morale and decided to let them go.
Those are just two of the many ways to kill your career, say CISOs, career coaches and executive consultants. Some actions, such as illegally accessing computer systems, are obviously fireable offenses, while numerous others will simply halt any upward mobility.
The shortage of cybersecurity workers is well known, with studies showing that millions more professionals are needed to meet the increasing demand for skilled talent in this profession.
The 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study from the nonprofit professional organization (ISC)² estimates that the global workforce shortage stands at 3.12 million, and it estimates that employment in the field needs to grow by 41% in the United States and 89% worldwide in order to fill the talent gap.
But don’t let those figures go to your head if you’re looking for a job.
Hiring managers, recruiters and career consultants all say they’re working hard to find the right candidate for every open position. They’re carefully reviewing resumes and they’re using interviews to separate the best from the rest.
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Editor s note: This article, originally published on January 15, 2014, has been updated to more accurately reflect recent trends.
The shortage of cybersecurity workers is well known, with studies showing that millions more professionals are needed to meet the increasing demand for skilled talent in this profession.
The 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study from the nonprofit professional organization (ISC)² estimates that the global workforce shortage stands at 3.12 million, and it estimates that employment in the field needs to grow by 41% in the United States and 89% worldwide in order to fill the talent gap.
But don’t let those figures go to your head if you’re looking for a job.