Solution Spotlight: A first look at ISC2's 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. [Special Edition]

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🗓️ 14 October 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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In this special edition of Solution Spotlight, join us for an exclusive conversation between ISC2's Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Andy Woolnough, and N2K's Simone Petrella. Together, they take a deep dive into ISC2's 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, offering a first look at the most pressing findings. Discover insights from a survey of 15,852 cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers across the globe, including the size of the current workforce, the demand for more professionals, and alarming trends around layoffs, budget cuts, and skills shortages. Andy and Simone also explore the growing disconnect between the skills in high demand by hiring managers and those that cybersecurity pros are prioritizing. Learn why organizations must take immediate action to foster talent and bridge these skills gaps to meet the industry's evolving needs. Plus, today marks the start of the ISC2 Security Congress 2024! Whether attending in person or virtually, this event is packed with opportunities to engage with industry experts and further your knowledge in cybersecurity. Tune in for actionable insights and exclusive details on the state of the cybersecurity workforce and how your organization can stay ahead. For more information on ISC2 Security Congress 2024, visit the event page here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:22.0	On our Solutions Spotlight, N2K President Simone Petrella speaks with Andy Woolnow,
1:27.6	ISC2's Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
1:31.4	They're discussing ISC2's 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. Well, I am thrilled to be joined today by Andy Volna. Thank you so much for joining me today, Andy.
1:48.0	Thanks for having her. I'm looking forward to it.
1:50.0	Yeah, so I want to start because ISC 2,
1:53.2	Justin September, put out your annual workforce study,
1:57.6	or at least the first look of it.
1:59.5	And before we dive into it,
2:01.9	can you tell me a little bit about the history of ISC2 and doing these
2:06.2	workforce studies and why it's so important for the organization to kind of have a finger
2:10.5	on the pulse of global profession like you do today?
2:14.0	Sure, I'm happy to, thanks for the question.
2:17.0	So very briefly, the Workforce Study is I think about three or four years old now.
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