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As cyber workforce gap grows, what can agencies do to address it?

Published: Oct. 31, 2023, 12:50 p.m.

b'The number of unfilled cybersecurity positions across the world continues to grow, despite an overall increase in the cyber workforce, as security professionals struggle with understaffing, burnout and persistent skills gaps, according to a new report.\\nThe annual workforce report released today by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, known as ISC2, shows the global cybersecurity workforce has reached a record-high 5.5 million people, up 8.7% from 2022.\\nBut roughly 4 million more cyber professionals are needed worldwide, with the gap widening by 12% from last year.\\n\\u201cIt is great news that the number of professionals coming in is increasing,\\u201d Tara Wisniewski, executive vice president for advocacy, global markets and member engagement at ISC2, said in an interview. \\u201cBut the gap is scary and getting scarier.\\u201d\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'