Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates according to the findings of a recent survey of IT security professionals. In fact, the survey of 200 senior IT security professionals in the UK, commissioned by MWR InfoSecurity, revealed that 46% consider curiosity a required core skill, while 34% note on-the-job experience as vital. The survey revealed that 49% of respondents viewed the UK as a top five country in terms of cyber security, while 46% rated the UK as average. 

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