The cybersecurity talent gap hit 3.4 million workers last year. For vendors like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto, it means a growing customer base for automation tools. ISC2's next report is due Q2 2024.
The global cybersecurity workforce shortfall reached 3.4 million unfilled positions in 2023, according to ISC2's annual study. ISC2 said the deficit grew 12.6% from 2022.
Bootcamps promising a "hacker in 30 days" skip the foundation. The path runs through networking and system administration before touching security fundamentals. The roadmap I wish I had at 18 starts with the basics. The ISC2 data shows the shortage means strong demand and rapid advancement for those with the right skills.
CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks sell platforms that automate detection and response. Morgan Stanley analysts said demand for those tools is rising. In-house teams stay thin, they said. A $200,000 security engineer salary can buy a lot of software licenses, and the software doesn't quit.
The total cybersecurity workforce now stands at 5.5 million, the study found. Demand still outpaces supply. ISC2 plans to publish the next edition of the report in Q2 2024.
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