According to a 2024 survey, 87 percent of companies in the EU reported having no open positions to be filled in their cybersecurity department. By contrast, 12 percent of large organizations had one open cybersecurity position that needed to be taken up.
Number of cybersecurity roles that need to be filled in companies in the European Union (EU) in 2024
managers responsible for IT, or someone with decision-making responsibilities in the company.
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Original survey question: "How many positions in cybersecurity, in full-time equivalents, currently need to be filled in your company if there would be appropriate candidates?"
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