Security News > 2021 > April > The realities of working in and pursuing a career in cybersecurity

released a study which provides insights on how to successfully staff up a balanced and diverse cybersecurity team with a broad range of skills.

The research reflects the opinions of 2,034 cybersecurity professionals and cybersecurity jobseekers throughout the US and Canada.

"One of the biggest challenges we have in cybersecurity is an acute lack of market awareness about what cybersecurity jobs entail," said Clar Rosso, CEO of².

"There are wide variations in the kinds of tasks entry-level and junior staff can expect. Hiring organizations and their cybersecurity leadership need to adopt more mature strategies for building teams."

Additional findings While cybersecurity professionals tend to be highly educated, just 51% have degrees in computer and information services.

42% of the professionals who responded said a dedicated security education is critical for a role in cybersecurity.

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