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Last year , research suggested that the global cyber workforce today stands at 4.7 million . But while this number is the highest ever recorded by ( ISC )², the cybersecurity workforce is still in urgent need of more professionals .
Despite adding 464,000 more cybersecurity professionals in the previous year , ( ISC )²’ s Cybersecurity Workforce Study for 2022 revealed that 3.4 million more cybersecurity workers are needed to secure assets effectively .
“ As a result of geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic instability , alongside highprofile data breaches and growing physical security challenges , there is a greater focus on cybersecurity and increasing demand for professionals within the field ,” said Clar Rosso , CEO at ( ISC )². “ Professionals are saying loud and clear that corporate culture , experience , training and education investment and mentorship are paramount to keeping your team motivated , engaged and effective .”
Growing the cybersecurity landscape As organisations face a shortage of cybersecurity workers – 70 % of respondents told ( ISC )² their organisation does not have enough cybersecurity employees – staff deficits could be putting businesses at a “ moderate ” or “ extreme ” risk of a cyberattack .
To combat this , building a skilled and competent cyber workforce is essential . “ For growth industries like cybersecurity , there is simply not enough staff to meet current sector challenges ,” comments Kevin Curran , IEEE senior member and professor of cybersecurity at Ulster university . “ Cybertheft is becoming the fastest growing crime in the world , yet there is still a vast talent gap across the industry .
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