PwC recruits cybersecurity talent with online puzzles
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) found a new way to recruit IT security professionals; it aimed to dig out U.K. talent hidden under the radar by settling up tests for hackers at different levels of ability, uncovering teenagers and people already working in the IT profession; PwC says that winning these cyber contests is typically an indication of good problem solving, curiosity to learn, and a driven work ethic
Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has found two future IT security professionals after running a challenge of online security puzzles.
It aimed to dig out U.K. talent hidden under the radar by settling up tests for hackers at different levels of ability, uncovering teenagers and people already working in the IT profession.
Women in Technology reports that Jay Abbott, director of threat & vulnerability management at PwC, said that the challenge was designed to “excite and inspire” people and show them that security is a legitimate career.
He added: “It’s uncommon for someone to seek out a job in security — for the majority it is part of a wider job role that becomes more specialist. Using innovative channels like this to recruit new talent highlights skills like good problem solving, curiosity to learn and a driven work ethic — all of which are traits needed to forge a successful career in cyber security.”
The larger Cyber Security Challenge U.K. continues to seek out the best hackers in the United Kingdom. Successful participants can win internships, funded places on university security courses and professional mentoring sessions.
