News April 3, 2023

Is cybersecurity facing its own great resignation?

4 min read - There is little debate that cybersecurity jobs are very stressful. In addition, few people will argue that an organization’s growth and revenue depend on its cybersecurity team. However, recent research has shown that the stressful nature of our industry may…

News October 5, 2022

Hiring and retention in the cybersecurity workforce remain difficult

2 min read - According to a new survey, it keeps getting harder to hire and retain a cybersecurity workforce. The ISACA report revealed that 63% percent of surveyed security workers indicate they have unfilled positions. That’s an 8% increase compared to 2021. Meanwhile,…

CISO September 12, 2022

Survey connects cybersecurity skills gap to increase in breaches

2 min read - The skills gap in cybersecurity isn’t a new concern. But, new research revealed in Fortinet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Skills Gap report confirmed what many experts have assumed. The skills gap increased risk and was likely the direct cause of at least…

News August 10, 2022

With cybersecurity retention concerns rising, how can you stay competitive?

2 min read - A recent survey found that the majority of organizations struggle to retain cybersecurity workers. By focusing on improving retention, businesses can also reduce their digital risk. Increased retention concerns As new cybersecurity concerns increase, businesses also face an uphill battle…

CISO June 27, 2022

5 ways to retain more cybersecurity professionals at your organization

3 min read - Companies that have low retention rates are likely to increase their risk of a cybersecurity attack. The recent ISACA’s State of the Cybersecurity Workforce study found that 69% of respondents whose companies faced more attacks in the past year report…

CISO October 5, 2021

Harassment and the Skills Gap: Improving Retention in the Security Community

3 min read - Everyone wants to work with people who respect them. With the cybersecurity talent gap growing, employers need to show they truly value employees in order to keep them. Along with pay and benefits, a key way to do that is to…