Security News > 2020 > August > Cybersecurity Skills Gap Worsens, Fueled by Lack of Career Development

A survey by the Enterprise Strategy Group and the Information Systems Security Association of cybersecurity professionals shows that 70 percent believe their organization has been impacted by the global cybersecurity skills shortage.

"No single action is working to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap. What's needed is a holistic approach of continuous cybersecurity education, comprehensive career development and career mapping/planning - all with support from and integration with the business."

About 68 percent of the cybersecurity professionals surveyed by ESG/ISSA said they don't have a well-defined career path, and basic growth activities, such as finding mentor, getting basic cybersecurity certifications, taking on cybersecurity internships and joining a professional organization, are missing steps in their endeavors.

A full 63 percent of respondents in the survey said they've worked in cybersecurity for less than three years, with 76 percent starting as IT professionals before switching their career to cybersecurity.

"Aside from compensation, cybersecurity job satisfaction is a function of many factors such as support and encouragement for continuing cybersecurity education, business management's commitment to strong cybersecurity, and the ability to work with a highly skilled and talented cybersecurity staff," the report found.

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