Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, we face a significant challenge: a growing divide between organisations which are on opposite ends of the cyber resiliency spectrum. A significant contributor to this widening gap, is an increasing shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals and as cyber threats continue to grow in volume, velocity and sophistication, organisations find it difficult to effectively secure their rapidly expanding digital footprint. The shortage in cyber talent, accelerated adoption of new technologies, and the ever-evolving threat landscape, poses a substantial risk to all organisations leveraging technology globally.
In September 2024, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)², conducted
a study which highlights the growing cybersecurity workforce gap. The study revealed a global shortfall of 4.8 million cyber professionals which are needed to secure organisations effectively. ISC² indicates the gap has grown significantly, estimating a 19% increase year over year.
“The ISC² Cybersecurity Workforce Study highlights a concerning perception among cybersecurity
professionals. After two years of declining investment in hiring and professional development opportunities, organisations are now facing significant skills and staffing shortages – an issue that professionals warn
is heightening overall risk,” said ISC2 Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs Andy Woolnough.
“At a time when global instability and emerging technologies like AI are rapidly increasing the threat landscape, investment in skills development and the next generation of the cyber workforce is more crucial than ever. This will enable cybersecurity professionals to meet these challenges and keep our critical assets secure.”
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a study which highlights the growing cybersecurity workforce gap. The study revealed a global shortfall of 4.8 million cyber professionals which are needed to secure organisations effectively. ISC² indicates the gap has grown significantly, estimating a 19% increase year over year.
“The ISC² Cybersecurity Workforce Study highlights a concerning perception among cybersecurity
professionals. After two years of declining investment in hiring and professional development opportunities, organisations are now facing significant skills and staffing shortages – an issue that professionals warn
is heightening overall risk,” said ISC2 Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs Andy Woolnough.
“At a time when global instability and emerging technologies like AI are rapidly increasing the threat landscape, investment in skills development and the next generation of the cyber workforce is more crucial than ever. This will enable cybersecurity professionals to meet these challenges and keep our critical assets secure.”
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