INDUSTRY NEWS & EVENTS
November 15 2022 Re-Cap
Cybersecurity Industry Facing 3.4 Million Shortfall in Qualified Workers.
According to Cam Sivesind, October 20, 2022, 7:28pm- announced at SecureWorld, a recent (ISC)2 Study released that the current cyber security workforce stands at 4.7 million people. Although this is the highest number on record- there's still a shortage of 3.4 million workers.
According to a recent study of the Information Security workforce - 70% of hiring leaders indicate they are understaffed.
The areas most severely affected are aerospace, government, transportation, education and insurance.
The study examined various contributing factors over a twelve-month period that have led to the shortage, including:
Flexible work options- remote, hybrid, post-maternity, post-paternity
A generational divide
DEI initiatives - Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Salaries
Burnout
Lackof appropriate certifications
Career path desparity
Career upward mobility
Conclusion: Those employed in cybersecurity work express a deep passion for their chosen career path.They want to keep this country safe from data breaches, cyber attacks and hackers.
There's a need to make these professionals feel a part of the team, that they are valued and listened to.
There's optimism for closure of this hiring gap.
SmartCom Consultants can be a great partner for filling these urgent roles.
Certain portions copied with permission from SecureWorld. 112022.
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