Can you believe that there are more than 4.8 million unfilled Cybersecurity jobs?

BankInfoSecurity.com reported that “The cybersecurity industry is suffering from a stagnant workforce, a growing skills gap and a worldwide shortage of nearly 5 million qualified professionals. Despite increasing demand, many organizations struggle to fill critical roles, hindered by budget constraints and a highly competitive market for specialized skills in areas such as artificial intelligence and cloud security.”  The October 2, 2024 report entitled “How Are We Going to Fill 4.8 Million Cybersecurity Jobs?” (https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/how-are-we-going-to-fill-48-million-cybersecurity-jobs-a-26431) included these comments:

ISC2's 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study found that the number of cybersecurity jobs worldwide - 5.8 million - remained about the same over the past year, while the shortage of workers - 4.8 million - grew by 19%.

"It's not just about the people available in the market. It's about the skilling, and I think that's where the focus needs to be - getting the right skill sets into the right job roles," said Jon France, CISO at ISC2, a nonprofit organization specializing in training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals.

This not a surprise, but very alarming!