Virtual reality could attract new talent to security careers

The cyber security industry continues to face a skills crisis, but a new study from security vendor ProtectWise and analyst ESG suggests that the adoption of new technologies could be instrumental in attracting new talent. The survey of over 500 16 to 24 year-olds finds that 74 percent say that the use of gaming and VR technology in the fight against cyber crime would increase the likelihood of them pursuing a cyber security career. Just one percent of employed respondents are working in cyber security and only nine percent of all respondents show an interest in pursuing a career in… [Continue Reading]