Cybersecurity Certifications Play A Vital Role In Shrinking The Skills Gap
Dell News, Monday, October 30,2023
Our global digital economy continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. This is mostly good news for businesses-organizations are finding new and easier ways of distributing goods and services, increasing the efficiency of their workflows, and growing their revenue.
Meanwhile, security teams everywhere are under more pressure than ever before. Practitioners are working tirelessly to protect their organization's constantly expanding attack surface, yet most don't have ample resources to do so.
The ongoing talent shortage is one of the most significant hurdles our security community faces today. As cybercriminals advance their tactics, organizations struggle to recruit, hire, and retain skilled security professionals. Enterprises across all industries and geographies are feeling the impacts of this challenge: A recent report shows that 84% of enterprises experienced one or more breaches in the past year, and more than two-thirds of business leaders say that unfilled IT and security positions pose a significant risk to their operations.