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The number of unfilled security jobs around the world increased to 3.4 million during the past year — an increase of 26 percent — according to a new report from (ISC)². In the United States alone, the number of unfilled jobs rose 9 percent to 410,695.
“We estimate the size of the global cybersecurity workforce at 4.7 million people — the highest we’ve ever recorded. According to our research, however, the cybersecurity field is still critically in need of more professionals,” the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study says.
Globally, the cybersecurity workforce gap looks like this:
- APAC — 2,163,468 unfilled jobs (+52.4%)
- EMEA — 317,050 jobs (+59.3%)
- Latin America — 515,879 jobs (-26.4%)
- North America — 436,080 jobs (+8.5%)
In terms of what organizations are doing or planning to do to mitigate staff shortages, responses included:
- Provide more flexible working conditions (64%)
- Invest in training (64%)
- Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new staff (62%)
- Invest in certifications (58%)
- Invest in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (57%)
See also:
9 Top Jobs in Cybersecurity
Gartner Cybersecurity Predictions for the Next 5 Years
Getting Started in Cybersecurity
Job Outlook for Cybersecurity Professionals
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