Overcoming the cybersecurity talent shortage together

TODAY’S digital world is evolving at a breakneck pace with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT, while geopolitical and cyber risks remain front and centre. This means cybersecurity has a more crucial role than ever, and should be at the forefront of every business leader’s mind.

However, the shortage of cybersecurity talent continues to hinder companies’ efforts to keep their digital space safe. Of 1,520 global IT leaders polled in Splunk’s latest 2023 State of Security report, close to nine in 10 said they face challenges with cybersecurity staffing and/or skills. Additionally, eight in 10 said that staffers have been forced to take on responsibilities that they aren’t ready for, and a similar proportion reported that critical employees have left for other jobs due to burnout.

In Singapore, a recent Ministry of Manpower report on annual job vacancies showed continued demand for tech talent. Two of the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the past five years in the city-state were in cybersecurity, according to a 2023 LinkedIn report.