Revealing New Opportunities for the Cybersecurity Workforce
The cybersecurity profession faces many challenges but even more opportunities. The ISC2 research team is dedicated to better understanding the barriers facing the cybersecurity workforce, but we are also focused on uncovering solutions that position these talented individuals to excel in their profession, better defend their organizations’ data and surpass their career goals.
Our research explores a broad array of topics, including:
Quantifying the cybersecurity workforce and skills gap
Better understanding the representation of women and minorities within the field
Salary benchmarking
Uncovering effective hiring, retention and team-building practices
Exploring management and leadership issues facing CISOs and Boards
Through better understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing cybersecurity professionals, we are closer to achieving our vision of a safe and secure cyber world.
30% of Cyber Pros Using AI Security Tools
AI adoption is impacting both organization operations and the workforce; the cybersecurity industry is no exception. ISC2 surveyed global cybersecurity professionals to better understand this impact.
Cybersecurity Leadership Study
Cybersecurity professionals in leadership positions receive limited training. Many admit they have learned more from past experiences observing their own managers than they have through formal training, according to a ISC2 member survey.
ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2024
The latest study has revealed that AI and global economic pressures are now impacting the cyber workforce, leading to both talent shortages and skills gaps at a time when need has never been greater.
Women in Cybersecurity
Amid the challenge of attracting more women into the cybersecurity workforce, we took a deeper look at the data and discovered a number of positive trends, including women’s pathways into the profession, the roles they play within cybersecurity teams and the career path similarities with men.
ISC2 Salary Insights by Certification
Access the latest salary data for our advanced certificates broken down by region.
