As cyber threats continue to rapidly evolve, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals becomes increasingly urgent. Organizations are realizing the gaps in internal cyber risk management teams are interfering with their ability to effectively address emerging cyber threats.
According to The International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC), “The cybersecurity workforce gap has increased from 2.7 million in 2021 to 3.4 million in 2022.” Cyber Seek currently reports a whopping 755,743 across the U.S., and the shortage is predicted to be a growing problem well into 2025. With companies investing in technology more than ever to streamline services and enhance their daily business functions, vulnerabilities are exploited by cybercriminals and the demand for cybersecurity professionals will only become more critical.