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August 25, 2023
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UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS EXACERBATE THE CYBERSECURITY TALENT SHORTAGE



Consumers believe today’s cybersecurity talent shortage is in large part due to
limited exposure to the profession and a lack of cybersecurity education and
training at a younger age within school systems, according to ThreatX.



90% of consumers polled say they have concerns about the future of cybersecurity
if more isn’t done at an earlier stage to expose students to the field, and 62%
agree that if they or their child had more established education around
cybersecurity in school, including courses, clubs, and access to STEM programs,
they would have considered entering the cybersecurity field.


CYBERSECURITY TALENT SHORTAGE

ThreatX surveyed 2,000 consumers across the US and UK to examine how they feel
about today’s cybersecurity talent shortage, their outlooks and concerns for the
future if this trend continues, and what needs to be done to bring more exposure
to this increasingly important field.

Results found that nine in 10 agree that not enough is being done to educate
students on the opportunities open in cybersecurity, and 88% of consumers are
concerned that today’s cybersecurity talent shortage will negatively impact the
security of their personal information.

The results show that limited exposure to and educational resources focused on
cybersecurity are contributing to the industry’s talent shortage as consumers
are less inclined to explore these types of careers.

72% of consumers agree that limited exposure to the profession at a younger age,
the belief that cybersecurity job candidates need a 4-year college degree to be
considered, and the lack of cybersecurity education and training in schools are
all to blame for the cybersecurity talent shortage.

It’s clear that more needs to be done to ensure all students, from all
backgrounds, receive more access to the field, and the opportunities that lie
within it, to help shrink the gap.

“With more than 3.4 million cybersecurity jobs still open worldwide, the
cybersecurity industry is in desperate need of professionals, but at the same
time, it’s still hard to get into the industry – both due to the unrealistic
expectations of practitioners hiring today, but also in part due to limited
exposure early on showcasing what’s available in this field, as our survey
results have found,” said Gene Fay, CEO at ThreatX.

“To close the cybersecurity talent gap, security vendors and education systems
will need to partner to create more opportunities from mentorship and learning
in schools, to considering more diverse candidates who might not meet today’s
rigid degree requirements,” Fay continued.


FOCUS ON CREDENTIALS

 * Opportunities in cybersecurity shouldn’t be limited by resumes: 67% agree a
   career in cybersecurity should be achievable through certifications or
   apprenticeships versus a 4-year+ university degree.
 * Diverse exposure is important to shrink the talent gap: 52% say engaging
   students of all backgrounds earlier in proper STEM/cybersecurity courses will
   help minimize the talent shortage in the cybersecurity industry.
 * Cybersecurity training/exposure is best introduced at ages 12 – 15: 54% of
   consumers feel that adding STEM/cybersecurity courses into school curriculums
   at the US middle school/UK secondary school level is the best way to increase
   interest in a cybersecurity career later in life.

The findings from ThreatX’s survey highlight that a larger effort needs to be
put forth to ensure students of diverse backgrounds are given opportunities to
learn about and interact with cybersecurity courses, trainings, and clubs.

By doing so, the industry will have a stronger chance at shrinking the current
talent gap and diversifying the demographics currently dominating the
profession. On top of this, the survey shows how security vendors can get
involved by recognizing today’s traditional hiring practice limitations.

Instead of looking for talent “unicorns,” leaders should focus more on
credentials like certifications, or on training candidates with potential to
fill roles, in addition to pursuing those with diverse backgrounds, education,
and ethnicities. The cyber community also has an important role to play in
mentorship to help bring more talent to the field.




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