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Why We Need to Revolutionise Cyber
Recruitment And Curriculums
Why the industry needs to move beyond theory, to prioritise the practical
By Haris Pylarinos, CEO and Founder at Hack The Box
The cybersecurity skills gap is at record highs, with 4 million vacancies, and attacks are also on the rise.
This year alone started with the mother of all breaches, which could be an ominous sign of what's to
come for the rest of the year.
With this in mind, you'd expect recruitment in cybersecurity and university education to go into overdrive
to best prepare the next generation of talent who can help turn the tide. However, the reality is slightly
different. What’s the blocker?
The overarching issue with current recruitment processes and university degrees is simple: there isn't
enough emphasis on practical skills which are key to success against cyber criminals.
We're at a real turning point in cybersecurity, and the only way to change the tide is through a rapid
overhaul of our current systems.
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