TLDR:
- In the US, there is a shortage of cybersecurity workers, with 85% of employer demand being met.
- CyberSeek offers insight into the gap between available cybersecurity workers and employer demand through an interactive map.
In the United States, there is a significant shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with only 85% of employer demand being met. CyberSeek, a joint project between CompTIA, Lightcast, and NICE, offers an interactive map that provides insight into the gap between available cybersecurity workers and employer demand.
The map shows that certain areas, like San Diego, have a lower percentage of jobs demand being met compared to other areas like Fresno. The discrepancy between the number of professionals holding certifications like CompTIA Security+ and the number of job listings asking for those certifications indicates a mismatch between training and employer needs. Certifications like CISA and CISM are in higher demand among employers, signaling that aligning training and certifications with employer needs could help address the hiring and recruiting challenges in the cybersecurity field.