What companies look for - from an Information security recruit

(ISC)²’s recent online poll has revealed that for almost 30 per cent of organisations, understanding of information security concepts is the single most important criteria, when recruiting young talent. 27 per cent consider technical skills to be the key benchmark.

Almost 23 per cent of the companies surveyed say that they recruit only experienced professionals.

Employers are demanding qualified information systems security authorisation personnel. (ISC)² certs prove that one possesses the necessary  knowledge and skills to monitor and evaluate a company’s security risks and requirements.