Tag: talent acquisition
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Cybersecurity Language Excludes Talent
The language used in cybersecurity can be a major turn-off, as one panelist discovered when a high school student sniggered at the term "penetration tester" - a reaction that sparked a thought-provoking question about who this language invites into the field, and who it inadvertently shuts out. This moment highlights a broader cultural issue in cybersecurity's approach to attracting new talent.
Australia's Northern Economies Require Security-Focused Boost
With a severe shortage of workers in the Northern Territory, where only 7% of employers feel adequately staffed, the region is crying out for a security-focused boost to attract and retain the 14,000 extra workers it desperately needs over the next five years. Labour shortages are already crippling key industries like mining, construction, and hospitality, with flow-on effects that threaten the region's economic growth.