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Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity with many jobs going unfilled
A new report from CyberSeek found that there are only enough workers to fill 83% of available jobs.
Additionally, the pandemic fueled the accelerated adoption of web-based services, and with more and more daily activities like banking, food delivery and shopping happening online, there comes a greater need for security. “Narrowing the supply-and-demand gap for cybersecurity talent is a significant challenge and a promising opportunity,” says Amy Kardel, vice president, strategy and market development, academic at CompTIA. “It requires changes in mindset and approach; understanding that there are many pathways to employment; seeking out job candidates who come to the workforce via alternate routes; and a stronger focus on retraining and upskilling of current employees.”
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