Study Reveals Shortage Of IT Security Talent Equals Abundance Of Risk

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, TEKsystems� Network Services practice surveyed IT and business leaders to gauge how well their organizations are currently addressing information security. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, National Cyber Security Alliance and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center with the goal of empowering public and private sector stakeholders to create a safe, secure and resilient cyber environment.

Key findings of the study include:

There’s a Pervasive Human Capital Crisis

Organizations attempting to tackle critical IT security initiatives suffer from the shortage of IT talent.

SOURCE: darkreading.com