IDC PlanScape: Creating a Cybersecurity Professional Development Program
This IDC study provides details about creating a cybersecurity professional development program."The world of cybersecurity is becoming increasingly siloed," says Mike Chapple, adjunct analyst with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "Leaders should understand that their teams have a wide variety of professional development needs and invest in developing a robust program that builds a stronger workforce through a combination of education, training, and hands-on experience."
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- IDC PlanScape Figure
- Executive Summary
- Why Is a Cybersecurity Professional Development Program Important?
- Cybersecurity Is Becoming Increasingly Siloed
- Organizations Struggle to Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
- The CISO Pipeline Requires Broadly Experienced Professionals
- What Is a Cybersecurity Professional Development Program?
- Training and Education Provides the Foundation
- Professional Development Opportunities Facilitate Growth
- Certifications Remain a Controversial Requirement
- Who Are the Key Stakeholders?
- How Can My Organization Take Advantage of a Cybersecurity Professional Development Program?
- Create a Cybersecurity Skills Matrix
- Develop Clearly Defined Security Positions
- Develop Personalized Professional Development Plans
- Essential Guidance
- Related Research
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