“ Demand for cybersecurity talent has been accelerating for years and employers are showing no signs of taking their foot off the gas ”
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“ Demand for cybersecurity talent has been accelerating for years and employers are showing no signs of taking their foot off the gas ”
WILL MARKOW VP OF APPLIED RESEARCH , LIGHTCAS falling on the individual . Companies must acknowledge the unique risks associated with remote work and activate relevant security management systems , as well as empower employees to deal with a certain level of risk ."
Cyber teams to be least impacted by tech staffing cuts This year has continued from where 2022 left off , with multiple announcements of job cuts from the world ’ s largest tech companies , including Google , Amazon , Microsoft , Yahoo , and Zoom . But with cuts set to continue , there are signs that cyber teams may be protected from the storm . The study – How the Cybersecurity Workforce Will Weather a Recession , conducted by the nonprofit cybersecurity association ( ISC )² – found that , despite looming recession concerns , cybersecurity teams will be least impacted by staffing cuts in 2023 , with C-suite executives viewing cybersecurity as an essential , valuable asset that is a strategic priority .
( ISC )²’ s research found a total of 85 % of respondents expect layoffs will be necessary at their organisations , but cybersecurity roles are expected to be the least affected by staff reductions , but only 10 % of organisations are likely to cut jobs in cybersecurity compared to other business areas .
" The importance placed on cybersecurity professionals , even during uncertain economic times , suggests that top executives understand the critical need for a strong cybersecurity team now more than ever ," says Clar Rosso , CEO at ( ISC )². " This is not surprising given the upward trend in recent years where a weakening economy combined with political tensions has led to increased cyber threats . A key test for executives in 2023 will be their ability to sustain their commitment toward strengthening their organisations ' resilience against evolving cyberthreats amid emerging budgetary pressures ." cybermagazine . com 103