Cybersecurity Has a Talent Shortage. Here's How to Close the Gap
By embracing future-ready workforce practices to close the cybersecurity talent gap, employers will be in a better position to capitalize on opportunities and address emerging threats. Cybersecurity experts at are ready to help you strengthen your security posture.
What is the current cybersecurity talent shortage?
Organizations spend approximately $200 billion annually on cybersecurity products and services, but they struggle to fill positions, resulting in a 28% vacancy rate. This shortage is particularly pronounced in the Asia-Pacific region, which accounts for over half of the global gap, with 2.8 million jobs remaining unfilled.
What industries are most affected by the cybersecurity workforce shortage?
Four industries—financial services, materials and industrials, consumer goods, and technology—account for nearly two-thirds of the cybersecurity workforce shortage. These sectors are frequent targets of cyberattacks, with seven out of ten attacks directed at them, leading to high costs per breach.
How can organizations address the cybersecurity talent gap?
To address the talent and skills gap, organizations should adopt future-ready workforce practices. This includes mapping skills training to current threats, offering upskilling opportunities, creating clearer career paths, attracting diverse talent, and collaborating with government agencies to promote cybersecurity as a viable career choice.
Cybersecurity Has a Talent Shortage. Here's How to Close the Gap
published by CBA
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