The Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Cybersecurity Career Reboot Program, launched in 2022, is rooted in the belief that the greatest gift is to give someone an opportunity. The programme recognizes that talent can come from non-traditional paths, and that formal degrees or prior cybersecurity experience are not always prerequisites. The programme is an immersive nine-month experience that offers a blend of mentorship, hands-on experience and formal training to equip participants with the skills required in the cybersecurity domain. Participants are placed in a team aligned with their interests and aspirations and with the business needs of HPE. They are dedicated to specific projects but also spend time attaining cybersecurity certifications and building their network both inside and outside of the company. HPE’s Cybersecurity Career Reboot Program seeks to create new cybersecurity talent rather than taking it from other organizations. Those who have passed through the programme include a school bus driver, a restaurant owner, a respiratory therapist and a nurse. While there are inherent challenges in career transitions, HPE has found many parallels between the skills acquired in candidates’ former careers and the ones essential for success in cybersecurity. Some 93% of graduates have secured full-time positions at HPE or other companies.