Skilled cybersecurity staff recruitment difficulties in the EU 2024

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Alexandra Borgeaud,
Oct 15, 2024

According to a 2024 survey, 45 percent of respondents within companies in the EU considered finding qualified candidates the biggest challenge in hiring skilled cybersecurity staff. For another 44 percent, the main obstacle was the lack of applicants.The lack of awareness about cybersecurity roles followed, highlighted by over 20 percent of respondents.

Key recruitment obstacles for skilled cybersecurity staff in the European Union (EU) in 2024

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Release date

July 2024

Region

EU

Survey time period

24 April and 17 May 2024

Number of respondents

1,811 respondents

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managers responsible for IT, or someone with decision-making responsibilities in the company.

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original survey question: "What are the main challenges for your company when it comes to recruiting staff with the right skills in cybersecurity?"

Multiple answers were possible

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