IDC PlanScape: Professional Development Program for Cybersecurity

IDC PlanScape Figure

• Figure: IDC PlanScape: Executive Summary of Professional Development Program for Cybersecurity

Executive Summary

Why Is a Professional Development Program Important?

• Cybersecurity Is Becoming Increasingly Siloed

• Organizations Struggle to Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

• The CISO Pipeline Requires Broadly Experienced Professionals

What Is a Professional Development Program?

• Training and Education Provide the Foundation

• Professional Development Opportunities Facilitate Growth

• Certifications Remain a Controversial Requirement

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

• Table: Key Stakeholders

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of a Professional Development Program?

• Create a Cybersecurity Skills Matrix

• Table: Cybersecurity Skills Matrix

• Develop Clearly Defined Security Positions

• Develop Personalized Professional Development Plans

Advice for Technology Leaders

• Figure: Essential Guidance

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