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In the face of a growing number of cybersecurity threats and increasingly sophisticated attacks, IT professionals need help. Unfortunately, they’re having a hard time finding it.
According to Cisco, there are more than 1 million unfilled cybersecurity positions around the globe. To drive that nail further, a recent report published by ISACA states that many cybersecurity positions remain open for six months or more before they’re filled (if they're ever filled). The talent shortage is real, and it might get worse before it gets better. As the amount of accessible data grows, data crime is becoming more pervasive. Ransomware, sophisticated extended-duration attacks, phishing and whaling attacks are all targeting large enterprises, government organizations, mom and pop shops, and everyone in between.
This gap can have the biggest effect on small business leaders, who often can’t compete with larger companies when it comes to offering the salary and benefits that attract today’s top IT talent. At this point, qualified newly hired professionals command average salaries of roughly $150,000, and that number most likely has room to grow.
Nearly all IT leaders who responded to a recent survey conducted by Pearl Meyer indicated that they are using or considering using hiring bonuses to attract more qualified talent. The talent gap doesn't look like it will decrease any time soon.