The cybersecurity skills gap is a real threat — here’s how to address it

This article from Akshay Joshi, Sean Doyle, and Natasa Perucica at the World Economic Forum discusses the urgent need for investment in cybersecurity talent amid growing digitalisation. While billions are being invested in digital economies, critical sectors like electricity, payments, and healthcare remain especially vulnerable due to significant shortages in cybersecurity skills, as highlighted in the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report. The authors advocate for targeted efforts to develop and expand cybersecurity talent, which offers the dual benefit of fortifying essential public services and creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities across diverse communities. Three priority areas for bridging this talent gap are explored in detail.