TOP 5 Cybersecurity Skills Employers Are ACTUALLY Hiring For | Cybersecurity Skills for the Future

Summary: The video discusses the top five skills that employers are hiring for in the field of cyber security. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to changes brought by AI and how to future-proof one’s career in a rapidly evolving job market. The content focuses on critical skills necessary for success in cyber security, including AI integration, security auditing, zero trust implementation, cloud security, and ethical hacking.

Keypoints:

The job market for cyber security skills is changing; future-proof skills are essential for long-term employability.

Skill number one: AI and security automation – understanding how AI enhances threat detection, incident prioritization, and automated investigations.

Skill number two: Security auditing and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) – increasing demand for professionals who can create regulations around AI and ensure compliance.

Skill number three: Zero trust and endpoint protection – implementing security strategies that continuously verify user authenticity and limit access privileges.

Skill number four: Cloud security – learning about cloud-native security tools and frameworks as companies transition to cloud-based environments.

Skill number five: Ethical hacking and penetration testing – the need for human ethical hackers remains strong as they bring creativity and critical thinking to security assessments.