Exploring the root causes of the cybersecurity skills gap

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

Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics

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

31% of women in tech consider switching roles over the next year

31% of women in tech are considering leaving their organization over the next 12 months due foremost to poor management, followed by a lack of training and a desire for better compensation, according to Skillsoft. The survey yielded more than 500 compl… Continue reading 31% of women in tech consider switching roles over the next year

CISO’s compass: Mastering tech, inspiring teams, and confronting risk

In this Help Net Security interview, Okey Obudulu, CISO at Skillsoft, talks about the increasing complexity of the CISO role and challenges they face. He discusses the business environment, tech innovation, the evolving regulatory landscape, limited re… Continue reading CISO’s compass: Mastering tech, inspiring teams, and confronting risk

Cybersecurity pros battle discontent amid skills shortage

The cybersecurity skills crisis continues in a multi-year freefall that has impacted 71% of organizations and left two-thirds of cybersecurity professionals stating that the job has become more difficult over the past two years—while 60% of organizatio… Continue reading Cybersecurity pros battle discontent amid skills shortage

Report: The ROI of upskilling and other employee learning programs

A new Skillsoft report finds that the labor market remains tight, and organizations should promote upskilling and other employee learning paths to meet digital transformation and other goals.
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15 highest-paying certifications for 2022

Number one on Skillsoft’s 2022 list of top-paying IT certs is AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, with an annual salary of $168,080.
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Gaps in IT staff skills causing stress and decreased productivity

76 percent of IT decision makers worldwide are facing critical skills gaps in their departments – a 145 percent increase since 2016, according to a Skillsoft report based on responses from more than 9,300 IT professionals. While still a significant cha… Continue reading Gaps in IT staff skills causing stress and decreased productivity