Friday, June 26, 2020

CYBERSECURITY JOBS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION

It is currently estimated that 69% of companies are understaffed when it comes to information security. And 32% say that it can take six months or more to fill a single cybersecurity job. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being leveraged to fill in gaps in staffing, supplementing the hard work of security analysts, but it’s not enough. It is anticipated that by 2022, there will be 1.8 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs, which is an increase of 20% from 2015 (1.5 million vacancies). These unfilled positions and understaffed security teams only exacerbate the data breach issues that face companies today.

While colleges and universities offer cybersecurity tracks, the skills gap is not necessarily being closed by these degree programs. Organizations are seeking analysts with practical experience and performance-based training that comes from well-respected certifications, such as Security+ from CompTIA®.

In addition to certification being practically mandatory for security focused job roles, some 10% of all IT job postings now include Security+ as a requirement, regardless of the role. From network engineers to service desk technicians, cybersecurity is becoming a core capability within the IT industry, and Security+ remains one of the most highly recommended and popular credentials in the field.

CompTIA, a non-profit trade association, is the voice of the IT industry. CompTIA works through professional certifications, educational programs, research, networking events, philanthropy and public policy advocacy to advance IT. Because CompTIA is committed to impartiality and objectivity in carrying out its certifications, it is highly respected here in America and in over 140 other countries around the world.
More Info: comptia a+ certified jobs

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