Exploring Cybersecurity Career Pathways
Fortinet News, Monday, October 16,2023
The cybersecurity industry faces a significant talent shortage, with an estimated 3.4 million professionals needed globally to fill the gap. This presents current security professionals with career progression and growth opportunities.
Cybersecurity also offers individuals various interesting career pathways, ranging from a security architect to a cloud security specialist to a cyber-defense specialist and more.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the week of October 16 specifically is Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week, which looks to raise awareness of cyber roles and attract people from different backgrounds and with varying experiences to consider a career in the field. We recently talked with Luisa Lavano, a systems engineering manager at Fortinet, to learn more about what drew her to a cybersecurity career and tips for those considering reskilling or upskilling in cyber.