FEATURE : CYBERSKILLS
Expert discusses addressing the talent shortfall in technology
There is a strong focus on cyberskills within the technology industry , as employers are constantly seeking ways to attract and retain new talent as skills gaps widen . Anthony Webb , Vice-President EMEA , A10 Networks , says building and nurturing talent is a vital part of creating a resilient industry and all organisations should look to make this a priority for 2021 and beyond .
There is clear evidence of talent shortage in the technology industry . As we face unprecedented disruption , every sector needs to start building a backbone of resilience for the future . It ’ s often said that the most important resource in a business is its people , and future-proofing our workforce means attracting and nurturing the best possible talent .
This is easier said than done . Anyone who works in recruitment will tell you that the candidate market is changing . . . rapidly . Gone are the days – which characterised my own early career experience – where you fell into a role and learned as you went along , switching jobs here and there as new opportunities arose and riding the swift wave of technology evolution . Today ’ s candidates are at the same time more demanding of employers and more cautious about taking chances with their careers and future happiness . Companies in our sector therefore need to think carefully about how we present ourselves to potential employees .
As well as the technical skills required in engineering , programming and cybersecurity roles , the industry requires a strong cohort of business-focused , technologically confident sales managers who are skilled at creating business cases and building trusted long-term relationships that add value for customers .
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