Most businesses are struggling to fill vacant roles for cybersecurity professionals, leaving significant gaps in their defenses.
Cisco's 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index report, based on a survey of 8,000 security and business leaders, highlights the critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Investing in AI-driven solutions, simplifying security infrastructures, and enhancing AI threat awareness are recommended to address the talent shortage in cybersecurity roles.
Cisco warns that only 4% of organizations worldwide are mature enough to effectively withstand today's cybersecurity threats, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.