Amid waves of layoffs and economic uncertainty, it’s easy for job seekers (or those looking to change careers) to feel like they’ve got an uphill battle to fight. But one area where it’s expected that hiring will continue is in the cybersecurity space. The 2023 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Report by Fortinet found that 83% of boards are advocating for hiring more IT security staff as breaches and ransomware attacks continue to climb.
This is a real opportunity for those seeking new employment and/or looking to increase job security. And the good news is that not only are there all sorts of opportunities in cybersecurity, but that obtaining these skills doesn’t have to involve going back for a lengthy, sometimes expensive degree program – although that is one possible path.
Examining the most sought-after skills
When it comes to which types of cybersecurity skills employers are seeking the most, cloud tops the list. It’s the most sought-after skill group and represents some of the hardest positions to fill. According to the previously mentioned report, for 46% of those surveyed, cloud security was one of the top five most sought-after skills. It was ranked one of the most needed and hardest to hire for by 44% of respondents.
Other highly in-demand skills are cyberthreat intelligence, malware intelligence, secure system operations and cybersecurity foundations. Rounding out the top five roles to fill, after cloud security, are security operations, network security, software development security and risk management.
It’s not just hard, technical skills that are sought. Project managers, analysts, marketers and other positions with a focus on soft skills, a desire to learn, business knowledge and a love of technology are all needed in the security sector. Don’t rule yourself ..
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