The cybersecurity industry is facing a major shortage of expertise, with industry estimates suggesting that more than one million unfilled security jobs exist worldwide.
Look Beyond Human Resources
When the skills gap is discussed, the focus automatically goes to hiring practices and training programs. However, the key to overcoming the cybersecurity skills shortage may be a lot easier than we think. Rather than working to help the supply catch up to the demand, security pros can decrease the demand with quality applications and resilient computer systems. Cyber threats are not going away, so we need to develop strong technical defenses that will pick up where manpower leaves off. There are many emerging technologies in cyberspace, so be sure to maximize your security budget by investing in the right tools that will reap the most value.