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Expert offers
solution to
the widening
cyberskills gap
Creating a diverse cybersecurity
workforce is challenging to say the
least as the cyberskills gap is still
so prominent within the industry.
Bridget Kenyon, Global CISO, Thales,
suggests how business leaders
should consider a wider pool of
potential employees in an attempt
to plug the gap and create a more
varied cybersecurity culture.
2019 was a busy year for the cybersecurity industry as it
continued to battle both evolving and increasing volumes of
attacks. But one thing was made abundantly clear – there is
a real need for more talent within the industry. According to
(ISC)², there is estimated to be over four million jobs in the cybersecurity
industry unfilled globally, and in order to close that gap, things need
to change. While there is no silver bullet to curing the skills crisis, the
industry must continue to focus on educating companies on what skills
they should be looking out for in people.
Different skills for different roles
From a penetration tester who needs more technical skills to the CEO
who requires a more high-level understanding, the truth is that there are
hundreds or even thousands of different roles that involve cybersecurity
and data protection. It really is an industry that requires everyone to play
a role. However, one important skill for anyone dealing with cybersecurity
is flexibility, or adaptability.
With technological advancements, and cybercriminals boosting their
capabilities, the industry needs to keep up with and understand the new
threats they face. Take the rise of ransomware attacks, for example;
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