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What type of person will do well and thrive in the cybersecurity world?

Post Date:11/04/2024 8:51 AM

ISACA is a professional membership organization committed to the advancement of digital trust by empowering IS/IT professionals to grow their skills and knowledge in audit, cybersecurity, emerging tech and more.

 On October 29, 2024 they released an online article titled written by Patrick Barnett, "What Type of Person Will Make a Good Cybersecurity Professional?" 

The article talks about how every company or organization needs a cybersecurity department to protect its network and data from threats.  Cybercrime Magazine estimates there will be over 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings in the US alone by 2025, and there is no sign of this trend slowing down in the future.

 The most valuable part of this article is the list of personality traits for Cybersecurity Professionals:

  • Integrity
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Scientific Curiosity
  • Adaptability
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Calm & Rational
  • Innovation
  • Learning Ability
  • Passion
  • Math & Science Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Skeptical
  • Responsive

In conclusion, a good cybersecurity professional often comes from a remarkably diverse background. No matter what type of background a person has, if they have most of the aforementioned attributes, they can have a long and rewarding career in cybersecurity.

 

To read the article in full: What Type of Person Will Make a Good Cybersecurity Professional?

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It is our pleasure to share the news that Michele Robinson has accepted the position of Senior Director for the NCyTE Center. Michele comes with 20+ years of experience and proven leadership at senior and executive levels in information security, and 30 years of public service experience in policy and program execution, making positive impacts at both the state and national levels.   Michele is well recognized by the NCyTE staff and its partners.   She has been a member of the NCyTE Center's National Visiting Committee for 10 years, supporting our mission and vision.

Michele has numerous professional certifications and has represented various organizations in national arenas.  She most recently served as the  State of California Chief Information Security Officer.   Michele is looking forward to continuing to advance cybersecurity education through NCyTE’s resources and expanding the network of partnerships with business and industry, government agencies, and K-12 and higher education institutions.   Her experience in collaborating with other agencies and statewide initiatives and her commitment to cybersecurity education will be tremendous assets that she brings to NCyTE.

Michele will begin her work with NCyTE on September 1, 2023.   Please join us in welcoming Michele in her new leadership role!