Understanding the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: The Expert View

Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap is one of the most important and pervasive issues in the cybersecurity industry today. Although widely accepted as existent, a debate rages over the order of urgency in which contributing factors should be addressed, what the most pressing issue is, and who should take responsibility for fixing the problem.

The skills gap problem is broad and multifaceted, extending beyond disparities in proficiency to highlight issues including diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility. This complex issue is further compounded by a rapidly evolving threat landscape. A landscape where threat actors consistently deploy new strategies and tactics to try to circumvent the defenses of even the most robust and experienced security teams.

To provide our readers with a greater understanding, we spoke to twelve cybersecurity professionals working in various positions within the industry to explore their thoughts on the topic. They told us what they identified as the most important contributing factors to the skills gap, what practical steps can be taken to improve the situation, and what this all means in terms of risk.

Check out these expert opinions in our latest free eBook, ‘Understanding the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: The Expert View,’ which is available to download now.