cybersecurity talent gap

The cybersecurity industry faces a growing talent gap, leaving students uniquely positioned to bridge this divide. With a global cybersecurity workforce shortfall of nearly 4.8 million professionals, as highlighted by a recent ISC2 study, 64% of organizations report that skills shortages significantly hinder their ability to secure operations. As traditional IT pathways alone cannot meet this demand, diverse entry points into the field are gaining recognition. New educational approaches are equipping students with traditional academic…