Cybersecurity talent gap widens to 4.8 million, AI creates new risks

The global cybersecurity workforce gap has surged to 4.8 million professionals in recent years. Organizations face a clear paradox: they desperately need more cyber talent, yet AI simultaneously helps fill gaps while creating new attack surfaces. Two thirds of companies report staffing shortages and 90% have skills gaps on their teams. Nearly half of cybersecurity teams have implemented Gen AI tools, but over half report resulting data privacy and security concerns.   Leading security functions are adapting by hiring for adaptability. Managers seek problem-solving and communication skills to complement technical depth, building teams that can evolve with AI disruption rather than be replaced by it.   Need cyber leadership that can balance AI opportunity with security risk? Explore specialized executive recruitment at https://lnkd.in/djSdyXFx   #Cybersecurity #AIStrategy #TalentGap #ExecutiveSearch #CISOHiring #WorkforceTransformation   See how the cyber talent crisis intersects with AI transformation →