
ISC2.org Insight Report on 2025 Cybersecurity Hiring Trends
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A user shares a report from ISC2.org on cybersecurity hiring trends for 2025, available on their website and worth 1 CPE credit. The report recommends that hiring managers reevaluate job descriptions by removing advanced certifications from mandatory requirements, consider candidates from non-technical backgrounds (25% of managers do this successfully), and prioritize entry-level certifications such as CySA+, PenTest+, SSCP and Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) rather than senior-level certifications like CISA or CISSP. The user indicates that the report deserves to be read in its entirety to be fully appreciated.