Cybersecurity HR Challenges

HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry

  • !Background checks and security vetting for employees with sensitive data access
  • !Recruiting and retaining certified cybersecurity professionals (CISSP, CISM, CEH)
  • !Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements for proprietary security tools and IP
  • !Rapid onboarding for project-based security response and consulting teams
  • !Clearance-aligned HR policies for government contract cybersecurity work
  • !Remote and distributed workforce compliance across multiple states
  • !High compensation expectations in a tight cybersecurity talent market
Catapult Solutions

How Catapult HR Helps

  • +Comprehensive background checks and security vetting for all employees
  • +Competitive compensation benchmarking for cybersecurity roles
  • +NDA and IP protection agreements for security tools and research
  • +Clearance-compatible HR policies for government contract work
  • +Multi-state remote workforce compliance and payroll
  • +Rapid onboarding programs for project-based security teams
  • +Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits

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3.5M
Unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally — making retention the #1 HR challenge
$38K
Average cost of replacing a mid-level cybersecurity analyst including lost productivity
68%
Of cyber firms report losing talent to competitors within 18 months of hiring

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Cybersecurity-specific handbooks covering acceptable use, data handling, security obligations, and conduct standards.

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HR Compliance Audit

Full HR audit for cybersecurity firms against federal and Southeast employment law standards.

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“We were losing analysts to bigger firms on compensation alone. Catapult benchmarked our pay structure and helped us build a total comp package that actually competes.”

CEO, Managed Security Services Provider — 80 employees, Raleigh, NC

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Our practitioners understand security vetting, clearance HR requirements, and the talent competition unique to cybersecurity firms in the nation.

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