Today, organizations around the world are facing an unprecedented challenge: a staggering 4.8 million workforce gap in cybersecurity. This critical talent shortage makes it harder than ever to build and maintain a resilient cybersecurity team. However, the answer to this challenge may lie closer than expected — with your current employees.
Look within your organization for cyber potential. An internal hire already has a strong history and level of understanding of your business so they can begin developing their knowledge and skills immediately.
ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ can help you find the right fit for your team’s needs. The world’s first and only data-driven cyber aptitude and talent assessment aligns individuals with roles where they can excel and contribute effectively to security defenses.
The assessment takes about 90 minutes to complete and can help identify what positions would be the right fit to maximize cyber potential.
Each corresponds to one of the following four dimensions the test measures for:
- Initiating – Creatively solving problems and challenging convention
- Responding – Detecting anomalies and continuously monitoring information streams
- Real-Time – Making an in-the-moment decision with current knowledge and information
- Exhaustive – Researching other resources for more information before making a decision
Put the Results to Work
Not only will the CyberGEN.IQ results help you identify potential talent already in your organization, saving you on recruiting and hiring costs, they’ll also provide guidance on how to maximize each team member’s potential.
You’ll have access to a dashboard showing your team’s CyberGEN.IQ assessment results, as well as their progress as you invest in their growth. Based on the results, test-takers can consider the roles best suited for them, as well as how to grow their skills to fulfill future expectations and responsibilities.
ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ helps you assign job roles and responsibilities that align with individuals' natural cognitive abilities, ensuring you maximize your team’s effectiveness and performance. With 97% accuracy in predicting job performance, mapping talent to roles, and supporting informed hiring decisions, ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ is your compass in the complex cyber talent terrain, ensuring your team not only meets but exceeds operational expectations.