Security News > 2020 > December > Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap as Cyber Risk Increases
The industry has been dealing with a skills gap for years now, but the silver lining in all of this is that for individuals looking to change careers or reskill, there is a lot of opportunity in cybersecurity.
The global shortage of cybersecurity professionals exceeds 3.12 million - according to a study conducted by2 - which means the global cybersecurity workforce must now grow at a staggering rate each year just to meet the growing demand for skilled talent.
Global shortages in talent can introduce risks, with a recent survey showing that 73% of organizations had at least one intrusion/breach over the past year that was partially attributed to a gap in cybersecurity skills.
It's an ideal opportunity for organizations to upskill their employees and for all who are interested in cybersecurity to learn or add to their skills base.
With the pandemic creating a massive remote work shift and consequent rises in cyber risk, finding individuals with cybersecurity skills is harder than ever.