How is the talent market in cybersecurity right now?
Are you thinking of pursuing a career in cybersecurity? If so, it’s actually a good time to be in the field, especially with an excessive shortage of cybersecurity workers in the United States. According to the 2019 Cybersecurity Workforce (ISC) study, in the U.S., the workforce gap in cybersecurity is close to 500,000. Combining our U.S. cybersecurity workforce estimates and these gap data, we can calculate that the cybersecurity workforce needs to grow 62% to meet the current demands of U.S. companies. ” The employment and skills crisis is actually a great opportunity for employees looking to advance in their careers, but also to move laterally to cybersecurity positions in other IT fields. In fact, companies are prepared to invest in the professional development of current employees and help them take industry-specific courses, obtain certifications, or participate in advanced training. More and more companies are looking to retain their workforce and offer opportunities for s...