How Long Does it Take to Train Entry-Level Cybersecurity Team Members?

When hiring managers onboard new cybersecurity staff, there is typically an expectation that some learning on the job will be necessary. This is certainly the case when new hires are entry- and junior-level practitioners. But when can you expect those less-experienced new hires to perform their tasks independently? Depending on experience levels, they can be ready to contribute on their own in as little as six months, according to new research by (ISC)². The findings, published in the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Hiring Managers Guide, reveal that more than a third of hiring managers (37%) believe entry- and junior-level hires are ready…