In the past few years, U.S. businesses have experienced an intense acceleration of cyber threats and challenges. The transition to remote and hybrid work models, as well as critical digital transformations, have created new and ever-evolving corporate cybersecurity challenges, resulting in a surge of high-profile ransomware attacks.
The IT and cybersecurity talent shortage threatens already-overwhelmed corporate cybersecurity systems. In fact, an estimated 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs went unfilled in 2021 globally. Organizations know that a shortage can leave them vulnerable — 54% of companies, including those that anticipate a decline in revenue, are planning to increase their tech spend to prioritize cybersecurity.