Survey Roundup: IT Increasingly Seeking Soft Skills Over Tech Expertise

A survey of 315 IT professionals at companies with at least 100 employees by security firm Tripwire found every respondent said so-called "soft skills" are important when hiring people for their security teams. The top soft skills listed: analytical thinker (65%); good communicator (60%); troubleshooter (59%); strong integrity and ethical behavior (58%); ability to work under pressure (58%). Seventy-two percent said the need for soft skills has increased in the past two years, with 21% saying soft skills are more important than technical skills when hiring staff.

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