The increasing demand for employees in cyber security opens the doors for opportunity. Find out how to get a cyber security job with your skillset.

To coincide with the launch of the Hays 2024 Annual Global Cyber Security Report, we’re interviewing cyber security leaders worldwide. Our latest guest on the Cyber in the Spotlight series is Jason Yuen at EY Malaysia.

The Hays Global Cyber Security Report for 2024 is out now! Discover how to close the skills gap in cyber security.

Do you think your organisation is doing enough to close the cyber security skills gap? Then sign up for our webinar, 'Thinking Beyond Traditional Cyber Talent'! Hays is releasing its second annual Global Cyber Security Report for 2024, featuring insights from a recent survey of over 1,000 cyber security leaders. To mark the launch, we’re hosting a webinar on Wednesday 20 March at 15:00...

What are the top 5 jobs in cyber security in 2024? We explore the roles that employers are desperate to fill, with advice on how to land them.

Looking to get into cyber security with no experience? Shaun Cheatham, host of the ‘How Did You Get That Job?’ podcast, looks at how two past guests did it their way.

Applying for cyber security jobs? Here are some top tips for improving your cyber security CV.

Criminals are frequently amongst the first to use new technologies for their own nefarious means, and industries struggle to keep one step ahead to plug security gaps. As we see the accelerating rollout of machine learning, we are now seeing people both use it and exploit it in order to override common security tools.

We are seeing digital transformation in organisations at an unprecedented rate. The events of the last two years have completely changed how businesses interact with their customers and each other, with much of the workforce requiring enhanced digital skills than at the start of 2020. It’s no surprise, then, that the most in-demand tech jobs for 2022 are enablers of that accelerated digital...

Creating an independent community to tackle cyber security threats In the latest event on Tuesday 26th October, I spoke to Paul C Dwyer, President and Founder of the International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF). In a fascinating conversation, Paul discussed his wealth of experience in challenging and catching cyber criminals, and revealed his thoughts on where the sector needs to be looking.

In the latest of our series for Cyber Security Awareness Month, Hays Technology have asked those who have followed a career in cyber across the globe for their stories, advice, and how they see the sector’s future.

Looking for tips on how to start a career in cyber security? Jessica Nemmers tells her story on the 'How Did You Get That Job?' podcast.

With cybercrime on the rise and a global cybersecurity skills shortage, improving opportunities for neurominorities benefits businesses and individuals. According to the Global Risk Report from the World Economic Forum, cyberattacks are perceived as the fourth biggest risk faced by businesses globally. And it seems there is merit in the concern. Research from Deep Instinct found that malware...

  October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and Hays Technology will be making contributions with dedicated interviews and insights from the world of work. Now in its 18th year, Cyber Security Awareness Month was launched in the US amid growing concerns of online safety and has since become recognised globally. With online activities more widespread and commonplace than ever, the annual...

What qualifications do you need to work in cyber security? How easy is it to transfer to a security job? What’s the best thing about working in the sector?   I recently spoke to some of our cyber security recruitment experts from around the world to find out the answers to these questions, and many more. In this blog, you can read insights and advice from: Edmond Pang, Hays Shanghai...

What technical and soft skills do cyber security professionals need right now? How can you develop and learn the relevant skills to boost your employability? How can you future-proof your career?   I recently spoke to some of our cyber security recruitment experts from around the world to find out the answers to these questions, and many more. In this blog, you can read insights and...

2020 was an unprecedented year for technology. The disruption caused by COVID-19 quickly forced organisations to reprioritise their technology objectives and strategies overnight to enable them to operate in a newly remote environment.   But it isn’t just how and where employees work that has drastically altered. There have also been huge changes in the ways customers browse for and...

Got a tech job interview coming up? Learn how to prepare for technical interview questions.

If you have an interview coming up for a cyber security role, preparation is everything. And there are two hot topics most employers want to know about now: the zero trust model and ransomware.   Why are these topics important for today’s cyber security jobs? The pandemic has permanently changed our outlook on remote work – with 82 per cent of company leaders planning to allow staff to...

Cyber security breaches have recently made global headlines, many of which have been attributed to a rapidly expanded online world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, there is a heightened push not only to prevent such attacks from happening, but to develop IT and security infrastructure that can deal with these differing and increased online demands.   Therefore, there has...