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ISC2 Unveils Cyber-AI Workforce Coalition to Address AI Security Jobs Gap
Get ready for a game-changing approach to tackling the AI security jobs gap: ISC2's Cyber-AI Workforce Coalition is here to revolutionize the way we prepare the cybersecurity workforce for the challenges of the AI era. This innovative initiative is the brainchild of ISC2's CEO, Scott Beale, who has been working closely with members to address the pressing need for AI safety and security expertise.
UK Cybersecurity Industry Sees Sharp Drop in Female Representation
The UK's cybersecurity sector is facing a worrying trend: women now make up only 16% of the workforce, a significant drop from previous years and a stark contrast to the 48% female representation in the UK workforce as a whole. This decline is even more pronounced among senior staff, where just 12% of those with six or more years of experience are women.
Cybersecurity Skills Decay Outpaces Organizational Readiness
The harsh reality is that cybersecurity skills decay is happening at a pace that far outstrips organizational readiness, leaving companies scrambling to get new hires up to speed. While two-thirds of organizations expect new cybersecurity hires to be fully productive within three months, in reality, it takes a whopping six months for most to reach that level.
Federal Cyber Rotation Program Fails to Gain Traction
The Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce program, launched in 2022, has seen a surprisingly low uptake, with only eight participants out of 634 applicants, despite 13 agencies offering 106 positions. This falls short of its goal to develop a more versatile and agile cyber workforce.
Cybersecurity Chiefs Face Talent Exodus Amid Declining Job Satisfaction
With fewer than four in ten cybersecurity professionals planning to stay in their current roles, chief information security officers face a pressing dilemma: how to retain top talent in an industry plagued by declining job satisfaction. A recent IANS report reveals a stark reality, with only 34% of cybersecurity pros intending to remain in their positions over the next 12 months.