Theodore Gates’ Post

If the cybersecurity workforce is truly peaking, the industry faces a new challenge: maintaining momentum in a field with high burnout and evolving demands. As cyber threats continue to grow, retaining skilled professionals requires more than just hiring; it demands a proactive approach to support, training and development. Organizations that focus on creating sustainable career paths and addressing job satisfaction will be better positioned to keep their defenses strong in the long term. https://lnkd.in/gkC2TxRK

Times are changing and I am not sure we will be ready. That is why we have trained over 100 cybersecurity professionals in the last 2 years with our partnership with Fusion Cyber.

The cybersecurity skills gap is often mentioned in the conversation about cybersecurity and the workforce shortage. Many cybersecurity leaders feel the pinch of recruiting and retaining workers with the right abilities. https://lnkd.in/gdY3vxFp #skillsgap #cybersecurityleader

It's interesting to note that this article doesn't talk about how AI may be used to fill that "workplace shortfall". The article only mentions about "Asking a generative AI tool for the top skills that employers are looking for in a cybersecurity workforce..." and goes on to list those skills~

For cybersecurity professionals, 2023 was a mixed bag of opportunities and concerns. The good news is that the number of people in cybersecurity jobs has reached its highest number ever: 5.5 million, according to the 2023 ISC2 Global Workforce Study. However, the same study reported that there is still a serious shortfall. To best address threat landscape challenges, the workforce needs to grow at a rate of 12.6 percent a year. In the 2023 study, it only grew by 8.7 percent. #cybersecurity #cybersecurityjobs

Growing Cybersecurity Talent on a Budget - CIO Applications: Growing Cybersecurity Talent on a Budget  CIO Applications #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecurityInsights

Dive into our latest blog as we unravel the complexities of cybersecurity staffing challenges. https://hubs.li/Q02t2Dh70 #Blog #NewBlog #Cybersecurity #Hiring #Problem #Talent #Staffing #Cyber #Security #CyberJobs #CybersecurityJobs #TechJobs #ITJobs #CyberJobCentral

🚨 The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage Is Real—How Are You Preparing? 🚨 I’ve been diving into ISC2’s latest report, and the numbers are alarming. The cybersecurity workforce has barely grown, yet the skills gap jumped by 19%. With hiring freezes and budget cuts, businesses are struggling to find the right talent while threats keep evolving. 🔐 This got me thinking—how are we preparing for the increasing demand for cybersecurity talent? Are we relying on existing teams, or looking at outside expertise to fill the gaps? What’s your approach to keeping your business secure in such a challenging landscape? Let’s connect and share strategies! 💬 ✅ To assess your business's cybersecurity strength, take our FREE Cybersecurity Assessment: 👉 https://mind-core.com/ #CyberSecurity #SkillsGap #BusinessProtection #HiringChallenges #StaySecure #TechLeadership

I found this great article from TechTarget that I wanted to share. See my review of the article 👇 -Cybersecurity positions at companies are going unfilled even when high paying. -sixty-six percent of cybersecurity experts admit to high burnout rate and difficulty in the workplace. -expectations of the employer for cybersecurity experts does not match what they are offering. Things I disagreed with: -the article mentions hiring internally for cybersecurity experts. That unfortunately does not solve the core problem. Let me explain. I have worked for both large enterprises and start ups internally and as third party vendor. I can tell you that there is no difference if the talent is in the company or if it is hired out. The underlying issue is that cybersecurity is an afterthought for most companies ESPECIALLY small to medium sized businesses. You can have the smartest expert in your company but makes no difference if what they try to implement falls on deaf ears. The burnout comes from that and I am speaking from my experience as well as others I have worked with in the past. The article has some great points but I feel the solution to the problem was missed a bit. Go ahead and read it and share your thoughts in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/ezxdZTwb

🧑💻 Cybersecurity Workforce Growth Has Peaked, Raising Concerns 🧑💻 The growth of the cybersecurity workforce has peaked, sparking concerns over whether there will be enough skilled professionals to handle rising cyber threats. Investing in talent development is more important than ever. 🌐 #CyberSecurity #Workforce #TalentGap #CyberDefense