Fortinet Annual Skills Gap Report Reveals Growing Connection Between: Cybersecurity Breaches and Skills Shortages in India
Nearly 92% of Indian organizations experienced a breach in the last year that they can partially attribute to a lack of cyber skills, and 80% attribute increased cyber risks to the skills gap “The results from our latest Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report highlight the critical need for a collaborative, multi-faceted approach to closing the skills gap. To effectively mitigate risk and combat today’s complex threats, organizations must employ a strategic combination of leveraging the right security technology, upskilling existing security professionals through training and certifications, and fostering a cyber-aware workforce. As part of Fortinet’s dedication to closing the skills gap through this three-pronged approach, we pledged to train 1 million people in cybersecurity by 2026. As we near the halfway mark of this five-year commitment, we are close to having trained half a million individuals to date” John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer, Fortinet “A well-trained and certified cybersecurity workforce is our first line of defense against the evolving threat landscape. In India, where 92% of organizations have experienced breaches due to the cyber skills gap, Fortinet is committed to bridging this divide. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. Through our collaboration with government bodies, academic institutions, and industry leaders, we aim to create a diverse and resilient talent pool capable of protecting organizations from today’s sophisticated cyber threats” Vishak Raman, VP of Sales, India, SAARC, SEA & ANZ, Fortinet Fortinet® the global cybersecurity player driving the convergence of networking and security, today released its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, which highlights ongoing challenges related to the cybersecurity skills shortage impacting organizations in India. Key findings from the report include: The cyber skills gap continues to impact companies worldwide An estimated 4 million professionals are needed to fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap. At the same time, Fortinet’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that 80% of Indian organizations indicated that the cybersecurity skills shortage creates additional risks for their organizations. Other findings that highlight the impact of the growing skills gap on companies across the globe include: Hiring managers value continued learning and certifications Business leaders widely regard certifications as validation of cybersecurity knowledge, and those who hold a certification or work with someone who does notice clear benefits. This year’s survey also found that: Companies are expanding hiring criteria to fill open roles As the cyber workforce shortage persists, some organizations diversify their recruitment pools to include candidates whose credentials fall outside traditional backgrounds – such as a four-year degree in cybersecurity or a related field – to attract new talent and fill open roles. Shifting these hiring requirements can unlock new possibilities, especially if organizations are also willing to pay for certifications and training. The report also found that: Organizations are taking a three-pronged approach to building cyber resiliency The increasing frequency of costly cyberattacks, combined with the potential of severe personal consequences for board members and directors, is resulting in an urgent push to strengthen cyber defenses across enterprises. As a result, organizations are focusing on a threepronged approach to cybersecurity that combines training, awareness, and technology: To help organizations achieve these objectives, Fortinet offers the largest integrated portfolio of more than 50 enterprise-grade products through its Fortinet Security Fabric platform. Additionally, the award-winning Fortinet Training Institute, one of the industry’s broadest training and certification programs, is dedicated to making cybersecurity certification and new career opportunities available to all populations, including a Security Awareness Training offering for organizations to develop a cyber-aware workforce. About the Fortinet skills gap survey
