Fortinet Annual Skills Gap Report Reveals Growing Connection Between Cybersecurity Breaches And Skills Shortages
Fortinet News, Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
Nearly 90% of organizations experienced a breach in the last year that they can partially attribute to a lack of cyber skills, and 70% attribute increased cyber risks to the skills gap
Fortinet released its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, which highlights ongoing challenges related to the cybersecurity skills shortage impacting organizations around the globe. Key findings from the report include:
Organizations are increasingly attributing breaches to the cyber skills gap. Breaches continue to have significant repercussions for businesses, and executive leaders are often penalized when they happen. Certifications continue to be highly regarded by employers as a validator of current cybersecurity skills and knowledge. Numerous opportunities remain for hiring from diverse talent pools to help address the skills shortage.
The Cyber Skills Gap Continues to Impact Companies Worldwide
An estimated 4 million professionals are needed to fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap. At the same time, Fortinet's 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that 70% of organizations indicated that the cybersecurity skills shortage creates additional risks for their organizations. Other findings that highlight the impact of the growing skills gap on companies across the globe include: