Cyber Security Teams Feel The Pressure

Uploaded on 2024-11-01 in NEWS-Cybersecurity News, JOBS-Training, FREE TO VIEW

More than 50% of European cyber security professionals say their team is understaffed and struggling to manage growing workloads and they feel restricted and constrained. These European IT security teams are overstressed, underfunded and suffering from major skills gaps and shortages of staff, according to ISACA.

Research from the leading professional association for information security professionals has found that 61% of security teams are dealing with staff shortages, while around half (52%) of cyber professionals believe their budgets are lower than required.

Notably, the study found that many respondents have experienced acute challenges in recruiting for open positions over the last year. Nearly one-in-five respondents said their organisation has unfilled and open entry-level positions available, while around half (48%) have unfilled positions which require experience, such as a university degree or other industry accredited qualifications.

These statistics from ISACA come amid a period of heightened cyber security threats for businesses globally, which the organisation said is being exacerbated by a lack of relevant skills.

Nearly half (41%) of respondents said they are experiencing more cyber attacks compared to the same period last year while 29% think they are experiencing the same volume of attacks.

Over half (58%) said they anticipate their organisation will experience a cyber attack in the next year. This marks an increase compared to ISACA research from the year prior, underlining the need for greater investment and funding to drive recruitment.

To combat understaffing, ISACA’s research specifically highlighted the benefits of cultivating a workforce with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds. “ISACA's 2024 State of Cybersecurity report reveals that stress levels are on the rise for cyber security professionals, largely due to an increasingly challenging threat landscape.

“The annual ISACA research also identifies key skills gaps in cyber security, how artificial intelligence is impacting the field, the role of risk assessments and cyber insurance in enterprises' security programs, and more,” says ISACA.

Read the full Report – State of Cybersecurity 2024 – HERE

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