Over half (53%) of organisations are prioritising AI and machine learning tools in their top three priorities to help close capability gaps in cyber talent.

73% of rural healthcare organisations struggle to maintain HIPAA compliance due to staffing and funding gaps.

41% of senior IT decision makers at financial services report increased stress and pressure on IT and security teams due to DORA.

28% of cybersecurity professionals see AI creating new opportunities for entry-level talent.

More than half (52%) of cybersecurity professionals say AI will significantly or somewhat reduce the need for entry-level staff.

44% of cybersecurity professionals report no impact on hiring from current or expected adoption of AI security tools.

31% of cybersecurity professionals believe that AI will create new types of entry- and junior-level roles or increase demand.

44% of cybersecurity professionals said that their organizations are actively reconsidering the roles and skills needed to support the adoption and use of AI security tools

16% of hotel IT and security leaders struggle to fill cybersecurity job vacancies.

26% of hotel IT and security leaders report limited in-house cybersecurity expertise.

Lack of people/capacity was most frequently cited factor for falling for a ransomware attack by those with 251-500 employees.

49% of respondents state the cybersecurity skills gap within their organization has worsened over the past 12 months.

28% of respondents cited internal skills shortages as a challenge with current security solutions.

In Singapore, 59% of respondents stated the cybersecurity skills gap within their organization has worsened over the past 12 months.

Singapore reported the highest concern with lack of in-house expertise with tools, at 39%.

50% of professionals in the U.S. and Singapore plan to seek new jobs in the next year.

In Germany, 51% of respondents stated the cybersecurity skills gap within their organization has worsened over the past 12 months.

In the U.S., 63.5% (14% points above the average) of respondents stated the cybersecurity skills gap within their organization has worsened over the past 12 months.

60% of transportation and logistics organizations reported understaffed IT teams as a daily challenge.

51% of transportation and logistics organizations aim to reduce the workload on IT teams.