cyber skills gap

According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, only 3 percent of organizations in Europe have achieved the ‘Mature’ level of readiness required to effectively withstand today’s cyber threats, as hyperconnectivity and AI introduce new complexities. The European Union has adopted regulatory frameworks that address critical infrastructure security (NIS2) and product security (Cyber Resilience Act, CRA), but progress has been critically held back by inconsistent implementation and irregular roadmaps for compliance. The EU has signaled cybersecurity…