What's The Job Like?

The survey concluded that millennials would be likely to pursue cybersecurity careers if they were aware of what the jobs entail. Thirty-eight percent of millennials would like more information on what’s needed to pursue a cybersecurity career, while 29 percent of young adults said they would like the opportunity to meet someone working in the field. Of the millennials who said they have met a cybersecurity professional, 60 percent said they had a conversation with them about careers. This indicates high interest among millennials who are familiar with cybersecurity careers and shows that networking is an effective tool to engage prospective professionals.