What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff? These 3 skills beat certifications and experience
Tech Home Tech Security What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff? These 3 skills beat certifications and experience Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore.
- ▪Tech Home Tech Security What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff?
- ▪These 3 skills beat certifications and experience Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now.
- ▪Automation means new skills are coming to the fore.
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Tech Home Tech Security What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff? These 3 skills beat certifications and experience Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore. Written by Mark Samuels, Senior ContributorSenior Contributor Aug. 7, 2026 at 5:27 a.m. PT gorodenkoff/iStock/Getty Images PlusFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysAI brings new challenges for hard-working cyber staff.Talented professionals will question almost everything.Work with agents to make decisions that reduce risks.Working in cybersecurity is a tough gig.
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