- A survey by Specops Software identified the most in-demand qualifications for cybersecurity professionals
- The course can equip IT pros with the basic skill sets, but may not prepare them for the task ahead
Every year, cyber-attacks become more sophisticated and frequent. In 2020, more than half (54%) of business owners from a range of sectors reported an increase in attempted cyber-attacks. Dogging everyone from large multinationals to small businesses, the attacks and breaches keep on coming, and with so much riding on sturdy cyber-defenses, business leaders have realized the importance of cybersecurity positions within their ranks.
But as we hear time and time again in the business technology press, despite more demand for them than ever, cybersecurity is a sector plagued by a shortage of professionals with required skillsets and experience — at least, that’s the perception. As we’ve argued previously here on TechHQ, cybersecurity technology can only go so far in plugging this gap. Organizations need these talented individuals, and while we aren’t talking about reskilling individuals from the arts industry…
