Security News > 2022 > May > Cybersecurity skills shortage: Could training, certifications and diversity be a solution?

Fortinet released a report which reveals that the cybersecurity skills shortage continues to have multiple challenges and repercussions for organizations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.

Most notably, 8 in 10 organizations surveyed have suffered at least one breach they could attribute to a lack of cybersecurity skills or awareness.

Globally, 88 percent of organizations that have a board of directors reported that their board asks questions specifically about cybersecurity.

Advancing cybersecurity skills through training and certifications.

The report demonstrated that training and certifications are critical ways organizations seek to further tackle the skills gap.

The report revealed that 95 percent of leaders believe technology-focused certifications positively impact their role and their team, while 81 percent of leaders prefer to hire people with certifications.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/05/02/cybersecurity-skills-shortage-challenges/