Tech reskilling revolution

The year 2020 marked a significant turning point for the adoption of digital technologies by companies, with many businesses shifting to remote workforces. This has set digital transformation on a skyrocketing path for the coming years, with spending forecast to reach approximately 3.4 trillion U.S. dollars by 2026. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was the key driver that accelerated this growth, although other factors, such as market competition, new market entrants, and customer demand, have also played a role.

Global tech organizations' biggest skills challenge
The speed at which the tech industry is transforming

Area with the biggest shortage of cybersecurity skills
Cloud computing security

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Area with the biggest shortage of cybersecurity skills
Cloud computing security

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- Main driver for reskilling and upskilling efforts
- Increase skills of existing staff to offset need for outside hiring
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Drivers and motivations for reskilling and upskilling efforts worldwide 2022
- Share of employees who benefit from security training tools in North America and Europe
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Companies implementing employee security training tools in NA and Europe 2019-2023
- Main topic covered in security awareness training programs
- Email-based phishing
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Topics covered in security awareness training programs worldwide 2021
- Main tool used by companies in their security awareness programs in Spain
- In-person training sessions
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Tools used in companies' security awareness programs 2021, by country

- Cybersecurity workforce gap worldwide
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Cybersecurity workforce gap worldwide 2024, by region
- Main skill gap among recent university graduates
- Soft skills (e.g., communication, flexibility, leadership)
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Skills gaps among recent university graduates worldwide 2023 vs. 2024
- Organizations experiencing skills shortage worldwide
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Tech organizations experiencing skills shortage worldwide 2015-2023

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