Addressing Cybersecurity Talent Gaps & Skills Shortages

Understanding Cybersecurity Skills Shortages

A recent report from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) highlights the urgent need for more cybersecurity professionals. Despite this, businesses face significant challenges in filling these roles due to a skills gap and mismatched job expectations. The 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, which surveyed over 15,000 global practitioners, found that 90% of organizations experience shortages in key areas like AI, cloud computing, security, and zero trust.