The State of Cyber Security Professional Careers: An Annual Research Report (Part I)
Through the Eyes of Cyber Security Professionals: Annual Research Report (Part II)
54% of the cyber security professionals surveyed said that their organization had experienced at least one security event over the past year."
Cyber security professionals are fearful that a future cyber-attack could disrupt critical infrastructure services like electricity, access to health care, telecomunications, or the water supply in their countries."
Only 35% of cyber security professionals have a well-defined career path and plan to get to the next level."
78% of cybersecurity professionals started their careers in IT and then organically migrated toward a cybersecurity focus over time."
Over the last few years the global cyber security skills shortage has become an increasingly important issue. ESG Research indicates that 46% of organizations claim to have a problematic shortage of cyber security skills in 2016. Up from 28% in 2015. Given this alarming trend it's natural to wonder:
In order to assess the experiences, careers, and opinions of cyber security professionals, ESG and the Information Systems Security Information (ISSA)© surveyed 437 cyber security professionals from organizations in a variety of sizes, industries, and geographic locations, aiming to answer questions such as:
Cyber security has evolved into a dynamic field highlighted by sophisticated threats, rapidly changing IT initiatives, and a global skills shortage. This ESG/ISSA research project was initiated to discover how these trends are impacting the careers, lives, and skill sets of cyber security professionals.
Download these visual highlights from the research to gain a quick and comprehensive understanding of the data.
Cyber security has evolved into a dynamic field highlighted by sophisticated threats, rapidly changing IT initiatives, and a global skills shortage. This ESG/ISSA research project was initiated to discover how these trends are impacting the careers, lives, and skill sets of cyber security professionals.
Download these visual highlights from the research to gain a quick and comprehensive understanding of the data.
In order to assess the experiences, careers, and opinions of cyber security professionals, ESG and the Information Systems Security Information (ISSA)© surveyed 437 cyber security professionals from organizations in a variety of sizes, industries, and geographic locations, aiming to answer questions such as:
This ESG/ISSA infographic drills down into data points that explain what impacts the careers, lives, and skill sets of cyber security professionals most.
Download these visual highlights from the research to gain a quick and comprehensive understanding of the data.