Tech workers with infocomm, engineering or information systems backgrounds can improve their prospects by acquiring skills in cybersecurity forensics, network security or threat intelligence among others.
Businesses should also not isolate their security operations – in fact, they should align them with their business objectives. Cybersecurity is not just the IT department’s job – cyber hygiene is part of every employee’s responsibility.
In addition, businesses should also develop a cybersecurity training programme, incorporate cybersecurity into job roles and conduct regular awareness training.
This also involves developing policies and procedures to ensure employees follow best practices to protect the company’s information assets. Only then can businesses reduce their risks and enhance their overall cybersecurity posture.
Despite recent dark clouds over the tech industry, there are opportunities aplenty in cybersecurity. Companies not traditionally seen as tech firms – such as banks, healthcare, energy, and utilities – are seeking to deepen their digital capabilities.
Recently laid-off tech professionals or tech workers concerned about job security amid an uncertain economic outlook could consider a change.
Adam Judd is Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific, China & Japan, F5 Inc, based in Singapore.