How AI and Automation Can Help Bridge the Cybersecurity Talent Gap

How AI and Automation Can Help Bridge the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
Without the right tools and with not enough cybersecurity pros to fill the void, the talent gap will continue to widen.

As security threats have increased, organizations across the globe have invested more than $145 billion in the cybersecurity market to thwart breaches of consumers' personally identifiable information, company intellectual property, and partner data. While cybersecurity has become a priority across the world, companies are struggling with one key component to ensure operations are running as smoothly as possible: employees. 


There are plenty of employment opportunities within the cybersecurity field but unfortunately, there are not enough applicants to fill the void. Currently, there are 4 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs and that number has been increasing over time. However, there are ways to mitigate the talent shortage. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation solutions can help fill the talent void and take on the task of protecting sensitive data. 


AI and automation will not replace employees, but they will empower organizations. With AI and automation delivering intelligent self-service and automating repetitive tasks, employees can focus much more on the issues that require significant attention and focus. Below are just a few ways companies can implement AI and automation to ensure there are no gaps in cybersecurity in the midst of this talent shortage: 


1. Granting access to applications for employees.Companies spend far too much money managing access changes related to things such as new hires, employee transitions, terminations, and governing and auditing. By using AI and automation, companies dramatically reduce the need for this typically manual process, which helps to alleviate the skill-set gap issue. Additionally, automation mit ..

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