Security News > 2023 > October > Soft skills continue to challenge the cybersecurity sector

New cybersecurity findings pinpoint areas where cybersecurity experts are lacking, with interpersonal skills, cloud computing, and security measures standing out as the most prominent skill deficiencies in cybersecurity specialists, according to a new ISACA report.

56 percent of cybersecurity leaders say they have difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals, though this number is down four points from last year.

When looking at soft skills, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail come in as the top five skills employers are seeking in cybersecurity job candidates.

Respondents examined where cybersecurity professionals are lacking-citing soft skills, cloud computing, security controls, coding skills and software development-related topics as being the biggest skills gaps they see today.

"The soft skills gaps we see among cybersecurity professionals are part of a concerning systemic issue that our industry needs to take seriously," says Jon Brandt, ISACA Director, Professional Practices and Innovation.

Seventy-eight percent of survey respondents say demand for technical cybersecurity individual contributors will increase in the next year, and nearly half expect an increased demand for cybersecurity managers.

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