NextGov: Half of private companies are poaching top cyber talent from the government as federal employees look for higher pay and stronger leadership, according to a new survey from cybersecurity professional association (ISC)2.
The survey of 250 U.S. cyber professionals showed that 50 percent were able to lure federal employees to the private sector, with the biggest factor being pay. A previous (ISC)2 study released in January showed private-sector cybersecurity professionals tend to be motivated more by mission and leadership buy-in than salary, while the opposite holds true in the public sector.
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