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The global cybersecurity workforce gap reached a new high with an estimated 4.8 million professionals needed to effectively secure organizations, a 19% year-on-year increase, according to ISC2. Despite the growing need for professionals, global workfor… Continue reading The cybersecurity workforce of the future requires diverse hiring practices
Organizations’ preparedness and resilience against threats isn’t keeping pace with cybercriminals’ advancements. Some CEOs still believe that cybersecurity requires episodic intervention rather than ongoing attention. That isn’t the reality for many co… Continue reading How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness
As businesses strive to protect their data and privacy, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical tip… Continue reading How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance
In this Help Net Security video, Beth Miller, Field CISO at Code42, highlights a significant trend: 73% of life sciences companies turn to AI to address the cybersecurity skills gap, surpassing adoption rates in other industries. Underresourced securit… Continue reading How life sciences companies use AI to fill the cybersecurity skills gap
In this Help Net Security interview, Seth Hodgson, SVP of Engineering at Udemy, discusses effective study techniques for cybersecurity certification exams. Hodgson discusses the role of study groups, online forums, and professional networks in certific… Continue reading Managing exam pressure: Tips for certification preparation
Technologies such as GenAI, ML and IoT are giving threat actors new tools that make it easier to target consumers and organizations. From Savvy Seahorse which lures victims into investment scams, to a self-replicating AI worm that uses the likes of Cha… Continue reading Diversifying cyber teams to tackle complex threats
In this Help Net Security interview, Koma Gandy, VP of Leadership and Business at Skillsoft, addresses the critical aspects of the cybersecurity skills gap, the need for diverse talent and continuous upskilling in areas like AI and cloud computing. Gan… Continue reading Exploring the root causes of the cybersecurity skills gap
An estimated 4 million professionals are needed to fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap, according to Fortinet. At the same time, Fortinet’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that 70% of organizations indicated that the cy… Continue reading Organizations change recruitment strategies to find cyber talent
In this Help Net Security interview, Hillary Baron, Senior Technical Director for Research at CSA, highlights that the recent surge in organizations establishing dedicated SaaS security teams is driven by significant data breaches involving widely used… Continue reading The rise of SaaS security teams
This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust &… Continue reading Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics