Cyber security continues to be a significant threat for governments, businesses and individuals worldwide. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated from supply chain disruptions to ransomware attacks and the threat landscape more diverse. These cyber security challenges are compounded by a workforce shortage; there simply aren’t enough people with the cyber security skills needed to fill open jobs.
The cyber security skills shortage presents significant challenges to organisations attempting to stay ahead of the cyber risk landscape. It is expected organisations to focus on hiring and retaining niche cyber talent along with outsourcing strategies to remain agile and optimise operational processes in 2023.
The current skills gap is estimated at 3.4 million according to the (ISC)² Cyber security Workforce Study. Securing the teams necessary to tackle the growing information security threat landscape will require a creative approach. Where, by 2025, there will be 3.5 million cyber security jobs open globally, representing a 350% increase over an eight-year period, according to Cyber Security Ventures.
Recruiting talent within cyber security is possible, but companies must consider looking beyond degrees and technical training to secure talent in the sector. Once recruited, organisations must develop and train existing employees as an ongoing process. This will reduce staff churn and promote the learning culture essential to mitigating cyber risk.
Utilising a specialist Cyber Security recruiter, has significant benefits for clients and candidates. In our recent article we highlighted some of the reasons that you ought to use a specialist recruiter and the benefits that you will gain from having done so.
Outsourcing will likely be more integral in organisational cyber security strategies, partnering with external companies or individuals with specific expertise that supplement existing internal capability to elevate their cyber security risk profile. This approach would also reduce pressure on internal teams during crunch periods and empower upskilling by providing time and headspace to develop new skills.
In the (ISC)² Cyber security Workforce Report, addressing the skills gap remains a top concern for C-level executives and is increasingly becoming a board-level priority. 88% of organisations with a board of directors reported that their board asks questions specifically about cyber security, while 76% have a board of directors that has recommended increases in IT and cyber security headcount.
The research demonstrated that training and certifications are critical, with 95% of leaders believing that tech-focused certifications positively impact their role and their team. 91% of respondents expressed willingness to pay for an employee to achieve cyber certifications, while 81% of leaders prefer to hire people with certifications. A major reason for certifications being highly regarded is due to their validation of increased cyber security knowledge and awareness.
Women represent only 25% of the global cyber security workforce in 2021, up from 20% in 2019, and around 10% in 2011. Where it is expected a steady increase in the number of women filling cyber security jobs over the next decade — which will help shrink the skills gap even further. Deloitte Cyber recently introduced a global awareness and recruitment campaign to attract more women with diverse skill sets and backgrounds into the cyber profession.
Cyber security Ventures predicts that women will represent 30% of the global cyber security workforce by 2025, and that will reach 35% by 2031.
If you are looking for your next cyber security employee, get help from the experts. Hiring Cyber Security professionals can help you store and protect your valuable business information and ensure it is secure and backed up in the event of a breach or cyberattack. This is where Via Resource can help to build your highly functional security team.
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