Hacking Humans cybersecurity skills gap (noun) [Word Notes]
Feb 18, 2025
Explore the widening gap in cybersecurity skills and what it means for employers. Discover the groundbreaking efforts to empower young girls with new cybersecurity badges from the Girl Scouts, revealing a strong interest in online safety. Learn how these initiatives inspire future generations and promote diversity in the tech field, highlighting the urgent need for more skilled professionals.
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Cybersecurity Skills Gap Definition
- The cybersecurity skills gap is the difference between employer needs and available employee skillsets.
- It's a global challenge affecting organizations' ability to secure their systems and data.
Global Cybersecurity Workforce Stats
- Over 3 million cybersecurity jobs remain unfilled globally, although this number has decreased slightly.
- Diversity has improved, with women and minorities representing 24% and 26% of the workforce, respectively.
Future Cybersecurity Workforce Projections
- The decrease in the cybersecurity skills gap might be temporary due to pandemic hiring freezes.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 32% employment growth for information security analysts by 2028.