Security News > 2024 > January > Key cybersecurity skills gap statistics you should be aware of

Cybersecurity professionals believe that hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role, credentials held, and completion of hands-on cybersecurity training courses are very or somewhat important when determining if a cybersecurity candidate is qualified.

Cybersecurity pros battle discontent amid skills shortage.

71% of organizations report that the cybersecurity skills shortage has impacted them-a dramatic increase from 57% in the last study, leading to an increased workload for the cybersecurity team, unfilled open job requisitions, and high burnout among staff, according to respondents.

51% of organizations that have had cybersecurity layoffs have been impacted by one or more significant skills gaps compared to just 39% of organizations that have not had layoffs.

Soft skills continue to challenge the cybersecurity sector.

72% of consumers agree that limited exposure to the profession at a younger age, the belief that cybersecurity job candidates need a 4-year college degree to be considered, and the lack of cybersecurity education and training in schools are all to blame for the cybersecurity talent shortage.

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