Friday, August 19, 2016

It’s a Small World When it Comes to the Cybersecurity Talent Gap

Cybersecurity staffing shortages are a global problem, according to a new report from Intel Security that examined the particular challenges eight countries face in meeting hiring needs to fight data breaches and other cyber events at organizations.

A vast majority of respondents – 82 percent – reported a shortage of talent when seeking cybersecurity hires, with an estimated one to two million positions unfilled. Critical shortages exist in the most valued skills – intrusion detection, secure software development, and attack mitigation.


Erin Ayers, It’s a small world when it comes to the cybersecurity talent gap (August 16, 2016), available with subscription at Advisen Cyber Front Page News.

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