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emerging battleground for cyberattacks , with the systems that control and automate factories and civil infrastructure , including power stations and dams , becoming a target .
With ongoing geopolitical tensions , the OT cyber threat will grow in 2023 , putting pressure on industries to stay one step ahead by enforcing cybersecurity protection across their operations .
Career opportunities in cybersecurity will grow There is an estimated global shortfall of around 3.4 million cybersecurity workers . With growing threats from advanced technologies , this number is likely to increase .
The cyber skills gap creates career opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds . In the UK , for example , there are currently approximately 1,000 cybersecurity opportunities for graduates listed on the GradCracker careers portal . But it ' s not just graduates who can benefit . Many companies offer the chance for people to retrain in cybersecurity . " The inclusivity of the cybersecurity space extends to neurodiversity ," says Hughes . " For example , DXC ' s Dandelion Program helps individuals with autism , ADHD , dyslexia , and other neurological conditions to build careers in IT , including cybersecurity . The growth of the cyber threat creates career opportunities for people of all backgrounds ."
Cyber threats will continue to increase in speed and complexity during 2023 and beyond , but so will the ability to apply the latest technologies , approaches and talent to tackle them . " The cybersecurity arms race is an apt analogy – the right side must win ," says Hughes . cybermagazine . com 79