For around 15 percent of large organizations in the EU, hiring staff with the right cybersecurity skills was very difficult in 2024. On the other side, for 8 percent of all firms, finding a suitable cybersecurity workforce was not difficult at all.
Companies' challenges in filling cybersecurity roles in the European Union (EU) in 2024, by company size
managers responsible for IT, or someone with decision-making responsibilities in the company.
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Original survey question: "Over the past 12 months, how difficult was it for your company to find and hire staff with the right skills in cybersecurity?"
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