Analyzing Results of Survey on Cybersecurity Skills Gap With Jeremy Ventura of ThreatX

Analyzing Results of Survey on Cybersecurity Skills Gap With Jeremy Ventura of ThreatX

ThreatX surveyed 2,000 consumers in the US and UK about the cybersecurity skills gap – to get their thoughts on its causes and effects.

In this episode, Gene and ThreatX Field CISO Jeremy Ventura analyze the results, including:

  • 62% reported that if they or their child had more education around cybersecurity in school, they would have considered entering the field. 

  • 90% reported that they are concerned about the future of cybersecurity if more isn’t done at an earlier stage to expose students to the field.

  • 78% are under the impression that a college degree is necessary to pursue a career in cybersecurity, and 67% thought a career in cybersecurity should be achievable through certifications or apprenticeships versus a 4-year+ college degree.

  • 52% say engaging students of all backgrounds earlier in STEM/cybersecurity courses it will help minimize the talent shortage among the cybersecurity industry.

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