The report reveals a significant gap in AI security expertise, with 33.9% of tech professionals acknowledging a shortage of skills necessary to address emerging threats, such as prompt injection, as vulnerable organizations push forward into an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Despite the ongoing trend in cloud adoption, 38.9% of respondents recognized cloud security as the greatest skills shortage. This gap suggests that organizations could be exposing themselves to heightened risks as they navigate their digital transformations.
Interestingly, while 55.4% of professionals view phishing as their most pressing security concern, automated security measures, such as AI-enabled tools and security automation, rank as top priorities for safeguarding systems against advanced cyber attacks.
Education remains a key factor in bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, with over 80% of employers mandating continued education, reflecting an urgent need to adapt to an evolving landscape of cyber threats that require ongoing vigilance and knowledge.
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