As the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats continue to escalate, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been bigger.
The skills gap is not merely a statistical discrepancy; it represents a substantial vulnerability in the defense mechanisms of businesses and institutions.
In this article, you will find excerpts from the skills gap surveys we covered in 2023.
These insights will give your organization valuable data to improve its cybersecurity hiring strategy.
The cloud skills gap is digital transformation's Achilles' heel.
When looking to the future, the IT decision makers were confident that the cloud skills gap within their organization would improve in the coming years, with 87% saying they believe it will get better in the next five years.
Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs.
Cybersecurity professionals believe that hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role, credentials held, and completion of hands-on cybersecurity training courses are very or somewhat important when determining if a cybersecurity candidate is qualified.
Cybersecurity pros battle discontent amid skills shortage.
71% of organizations report that the cybersecurity skills shortage has impacted them-a dramatic increase from 57% in the last study, leading to an increased workload for the cybersecurity team, unfilled open job requisitions, and high burnout among staff, according to respondents.
Cybersecurity workforce shortages: 67% report people deficits.
51% of organizations that have had cybersecurity layoffs have been impacted by one or more significant skills gaps compared to just 39% of organizations that have not had layoffs.
Soft skills continue to challenge the cybersecurity sector.
When looking at soft skills, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail come in as the top five skills employers are seeking in cybersecurity job candidates.
Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage.
72% of consumers agree that limited exposure to the profession at a younger age, the belief that cybersecurity job candidates need a 4-year college degree to be considered, and the lack of cybersecurity education and training in schools are all to blame for the cybersecurity talent shortage.
Most mid-sized businesses lack cybersecurity experts, incident response plans.
61% of respondents say they do not have dedicated cybersecurity experts in their organization and only 9% say their workers adhere to security best practices.
70% of companies reported it takes longer to fill a cybersecurity role now than it did two years ago.
When asked how long it takes to fill a cybersecurity role, 82% of organizations report it takes three months or longer, with 34% reporting it takes seven months or more.
This Cyber News was published on www.helpnetsecurity.com. Publication date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:13:06 +0000