Vervoe, an AI-powered skills testing platform, has announced the launch of its new Cybersecurity Job Simulations. The company has developed six unique simulations designed to simplify the hiring process for in-house cybersecurity professionals. The simulations allow hiring managers to watch candidates configure firewalls, patch vulnerabilities, and investigate intrusions in a live and immersive terminal environment, providing employers with a better understanding of a candidate’s skills and abilities.
With the increasing frequency and complexity of global cyberattacks, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more significant. According to recent statistics, global cyberattacks rose by 38% in 2022, costing companies an average of over $5 million per incident. Outdated recruitment methods and a global cybersecurity skills shortage have made it difficult for companies to hire qualified cybersecurity professionals, but Vervoe’s new Cybersecurity Job Simulations provide a solution.
Vervoe’s Co-Founder, David Weinberg, who is also a cybersecurity architect, believes that traditional recruitment methods such as resume screening and interviews are insufficient when it comes to identifying top cybersecurity talent. He said, “Our cybersecurity job simulations have been built from the ground up to ensure that only the most relevant skills are assessed so companies can make data-driven decisions when hiring in-house cybersecurity experts. In simple terms, we’ve done the work so hiring managers don’t have to.”
Omer Molad, Co-Founder and CEO of Vervoe, added that many companies recognize the importance of cybersecurity but may be unsure of how to identify top performers when hiring in-house. “Giving job candidates an opportunity to validate their skills by doing tasks in conditions that resemble the job is the best way to predict job performance. Our technology allows recruiters and hiring managers to place candidates inside a live terminal to complete a range of job-specific tasks. Ultimately, this takes a lot of the guesswork out of the hiring decision.”
Vervoe’s Cybersecurity Job Simulations are made specifically for high-stakes hiring, reducing the risk of hiring poor performers for incident response and cybersecurity roles. In addition to cybersecurity simulations, Vervoe plans to launch six more cybersecurity simulations, along with Marketing, Sales, and Data Science simulations.
Vervoe is an AI-powered job simulation platform that focuses on skills over background. The platform offers tailor-made skills assessments and job simulations built for technology jobs and customer-facing jobs such as sales, marketing, and customer service. The company’s simulations test soft and hard skills in the context they will be used on the job, giving hiring managers an accurate prediction of how candidates will perform. The simulations also provide candidates with a realistic day-in-the-life preview of the roles they’re applying for. Using Vervoe’s platform has helped organizations worldwide reduce attrition, significantly cut time to hire, and increase the performance of new hires. The company is trusted by some of the world’s most discerning organizations, including IBM, Walmart, and Australia’s national postal service.
In conclusion, Vervoe’s Cybersecurity Job Simulations provide a much-needed solution for organizations struggling to hire qualified cybersecurity professionals. By allowing hiring managers to watch candidates perform real-world tasks in a live and immersive terminal environment, the simulations provide a better understanding of a candidate’s skills and abilities. Vervoe’s platform is trusted by many of the world’s largest organizations, and the company’s Cybersecurity Job Simulations are now available for use.
