Cybersecurity

Intel report finds global cybersecurity talent shortage

The Intel and CSIS report entitled Hacking the Skills Shortage consulted with nearly 1,000 global respondents working for large organisations that are deeply involved in the cybersecurity sector.

What immediately stands out is that 82pc of respondents admitted that there is a shortage of cybersecurity skills, with 71pc saying this lack of talent makes particular organisations more vulnerable to direct attacks.

25pc of those within breached companies revealed that this shortage led directly to the loss of proprietary data, yet respondents estimate an average of 15pc of cybersecurity positions in their company will go unfilled by 2020.

When looking to point the finger of blame towards a reason why such a large skills gap exists within many major nations, respondents cited their own governments, who they accused of not investing enough in cybersecurity talent.