Kaspersky introduces Cyber Pathways to support career development in cybersecurity

A global Kaspersky study has shown that a staggering 41 per cent of companies report that their cybersecurity teams are significantly understaffed, primarily due to a shortage of qualified professionals capable of handling complex challenges.

Kaspersky’s new platform, ‘Cyber Pathways’, offers a comprehensive look into the essential cybersecurity roles, skills, and tools to empower professionals to chart their career paths with confidence.

Featuring an interactive guidance test and personalised learning recommendations, the resource helps users to discover their ideal cybersecurity role. This platform is equally useful for newcomers to cybersecurity, IT generalists, seasoned experts and corporate organisations.

This talent gap is further echoed by the fact that 49 per cent of cybersecurity experts see a pressing need for more practical training opportunities to enhance their skills and venture into new, more demanding areas.

Recognising the crucial role of expertise in closing this gap, Kaspersky introduces its new digital project ‘Cyber Pathways’, a comprehensive interactive platform designed to empower cybersecurity professionals at all levels.

‘Cyber Pathways’ is a digital platform that offers an in-depth overview of key cybersecurity spheres and spotlights the vital hard and soft skills essential for success in each area.

It highlights core responsibilities and introduces key tools and solutions utilised in these roles. It also offers practically oriented educational courses tailored to expand knowledge and sharpen skills in a chosen cybersecurity field.

Key cybersecurity spheres are reviewed in the ‘Kaspersky Cyber Heroes’ part, each embodying a vital area of cybersecurity: threat intelligence, malware analysis, security operations, security assessment, network security, and information security research.

These heroes are designed to help professionals understand the unique characteristics of each role and identify the key competencies required to succeed in them.

Career guidance test in an engaging and interactive form enables professionals to assess their current expertise level and identify the cybersecurity role that best matches their strengths and aspirations.

The platform offers three tailored test options, catering to different levels of expertise: for beginners in cybersecurity, for advanced professionals, and for organisations.