"The cybersecurity landscape is a dynamic arena in which innovation and threats evolve relentlessly. ISACA's State of Cybersecurity 2025 report - drawing insights from more than 3,800 professionals worldwide - offers a critical snapshot of this environment. It highlights persistent staffing shortages, the transformative impact of AI, rising stress levels and constrained budgets. Together, these findings underscore the delicate balance organizations must strike between technology, talent and well-being."
"The cybersecurity skills gap remains one of the industry's greatest challenges. ISACA reports that 55% of organizations are understaffed, with hiring delays of three to six months for both entry-level (38%) and experienced roles (39%). Sixty-five percent of organizations struggle to fill open positions, leaving teams stretched thin and more vulnerable to threats. A major driver of this gap is the disconnect between academic curricula and industry needs."
Workforce shortages persist across cybersecurity, with 55% of organizations understaffed and hiring delays of three to six months for entry-level and experienced roles. Sixty-five percent of organizations struggle to fill open positions, increasing vulnerability to threats. Only 27% of respondents believe recent graduates are adequately prepared, with notable deficiencies in threat detection (43%), data security (39%), and incident response (39%). Over half of cybersecurity professionals (56%) transitioned from other fields, suggesting broadening hiring pools and upskilling can help. Soft skills such as adaptability (61%) now rank alongside hands-on experience as critical qualifications. Rising stress and constrained budgets further complicate capacity and resilience.
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