The Remote-Work Transition Shifts Demand for Cyber Skills

2020-12-08 19:00

"The top skills in demand focus around securing SaaS applications, federated identity, data control focused skills, threat intelligence, and zero trust, which is really focused on identity but may be called out differently," said Brandon Hoffman, chief information security officer at NetEnrich.

New demands have firms turning to cybersecurity degree programs in hopes of luring recruits, who include a growing number of women, who have the latest in-demand skills.

"It is different in the sense that these skills will take priority over traditional skills like incident response, networking-based security skills, and endpoint protection."

"Certain skills, like cloud security and cyber-policy expertise, are in high demand due to the increased focus based on today's landscape and the renewed interest in operational technology/IT cybersecurity at the federal level," said Kurt John, chief cybersecurity officer at Siemens USA. The trick is identifying the cybersecurity needs of today and forecasting what future cybersecurity needs are just around the corner.

The opportunity is there for those willing to invest in their skill sets via an advanced cybersecurity degree or certification within areas of high demand.

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