FOREWORD Flexibility key to retaining talent after the Great Resignation
According to ISACA ’ s State of Cybersecurity report , organisations are struggling more than ever with hiring and retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals
“ Research has suggested that cybersecurity teams will be least impacted by staffing cuts in 2023 , despite looming recession concern ”
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With organisations struggling more than ever with hiring and retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals , a flexible approach is key to tackling the cyber skills gap .
According to ISACA , almost two-thirds ( 63 %) of organisations currently have unfilled cybersecurity positions , up 8 % from 2021 . Meanwhile , 62 % report that their cybersecurity teams are understaffed , and one in five ( 20 %) said it takes more than six months to find qualified cybersecurity candidates for open positions .
With demand for security teams constantly high , research has also suggested that cybersecurity teams will be least impacted by staffing cuts in 2023 , despite looming recession concerns , with C-suite executives viewing cybersecurity as an essential , valuable asset that is a strategic priority .
While the majority of tech firms expect to make layoffs this year , just 10 % of organisations told ( ISC )² they are likely to cut jobs in cybersecurity compared to other business areas , highlighting the continuing importance of high-quality security teams .
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