Cyber workforce growth slows as tight budgets hit hiring targets - and it's going to create a more dangerous threat landscape and send burnout through the roof

The cybersecurity workforce gap reached a new high with approximately 4.8 million professionals needed to effectively secure organizations, marking a 19% year on year increase.

Budget constraints have overtaken a lack of available talent as the primary reason behind staff shortages, with 37% of respondents reporting budget cuts.

74% of cyber practitioners stated that the 2024 threat landscape was the most challenging it's been in the last five years.

The slowdown in the global cybersecurity workforce is concerning as it coincides with an increase in cyber threats and budget pressures.

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