Security News > 2024 > August > StickmanCyber Report: A Look Inside Australia’s Cybersecurity Skills Crisis

A new report has found that Australia's available pool of cybersecurity skills is smaller than realised.

The report, Australia's Cybersecurity and Technical Skills Gap, an analysis by security provider StickmanCyber and based on an analysis of ABS census and labour force data, revealed a shortage of 10,000 technical roles throughout the country.

The Australian government has recognised the importance of cyber security and has initiated several programs to address the skills gap.

As previously noted on TechRepublic, this interest and commitment to cybersecurity is potentially a well-meaning catalyst for an even deeper skills challenge.

"There's a real need for a more unified approach to skills development, particularly in growing these skills in rural and remote areas where access to training and resources is limited."

As the StickmanCyber research noted, just 16% of cybersecurity professionals are women.

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