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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Ethical Hacking Emerges as Unique Career Path in Cybersecurity

companies, now more than ever, are seeking qualified cybersecurity professionals to keep pace with the growing number of cyberattacks. Today, corporations and organizations across all sectors face millions of attacks each day, which cost more than $1 billion in losses annually. While the biggest names often dominate the headlines, trends have shown that small businesses are in fact the fastest-growing targets of hackers. Despite this rise in breaches, most companies lack the cybersecurity software and trained professionals to keep their networks and data safe.
Unfortunately, the need for cybersecurity professionals in today’s job landscape exceeds the number of qualified individuals. According to an ISACA survey, 37 percent of companies say fewer than one in four candidates for information security positions possess the necessary qualifications. Furthermore, only 59 percent of companies receive at least five applicants per job opening.

White Hat Hackers

As businesses seek to protect themselves against the ever-evolving threats of the internet, a career path has emerged in the form of certified ethical hackers, also known as “white hat” hackers. These individuals are professionals trained to

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