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64% of EMEA Organizations Resort to Risky Cybersecurity Practices Due to Severe Skills Shortage

The cyber skills gap is leaving organizations vulnerable. With only 24% feeling secure, urgent action is needed to close this critical gap.

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64% of EMEA Organizations Resort to Risky Cybersecurity Practices Due to Severe Skills Shortage

Alarmingly, 64% of organizations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are resorting to risky cybersecurity practices due to a severe skills shortage. This pressing issue is undermining leadership confidence in secure innovation and long-term resilience, with only 24% of IT decision-makers feeling their organizations have enough in-house cybersecurity skills.

The Regional Cybersecurity Council (RCC), organiser of the Regional Cybersecurity Week, has been at the forefront of tackling this concern. The event brings together international experts and national cybersecurity agencies, fostering leadership development and providing a platform for cooperation and capacity building across EMEA. However, the cyber skills gap remains a strategic concern, leading to delays in key projects and struggles in meeting compliance requirements.

Organizations are forced to rely on temporary security measures, increasing their exposure to risk. The high cost of hiring and training (68%) and shortage of qualified candidates (65%) are major barriers to resolving the skills gap. The research underscores an urgent need for organizations to rethink their approach to security strategy, training, and leadership development.

In the UK, the situation is particularly dire, with more than half of organizations experiencing severe or significant impacts from the shortage. A staggering 67% report a severe or significant cybersecurity skills shortage, leading to delays in crucial projects and compliance challenges. It is crucial for organizations to address this issue promptly to ensure robust cybersecurity and protect their interests.

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