Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: How Recruit, Train, Deploy Keeps Your Business Secure
In today's digital landscape, Cyber Security is more crucial than ever. With the rapid advancements in technology and AI, the threat landscape continues to grow and evolve. Consequently, embedding security and defence strategies within software development and IT support is increasingly important, as well as investing in specialist Cyber Security roles.
Skills England reported on the 24th of September 2024, that “Technology developments in areas such as AI will increase the demand for skills to harness these new technologies in many sectors, while in others (for instance, Cyber Security) such developments may change the focus of roles and lead to the development of new specialisms”.
Specialisation includes increasing automation of cyber tasks, and roles becoming ‘AI cyber’ rather than just ‘cyber’.
Read on to discover how our services can help your business bridge the evolving skills gap in Cyber Security, and successfully embed security into your Software Development and IT Support functions.
The Evolving Cyber Security Threat
Traditional cyber threats have long posed significant challenges to businesses and organisations worldwide. These threats encompass a range of tactics, including phishing, malware, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks. Phishing attacks deceive individuals into disclosing sensitive information, often through fraudulent emails or websites. Malware and ransomware infiltrate systems to disrupt operations or hold data hostage, demanding a ransom for restoration. Denial-of-service attacks overwhelm servers and networks, causing disruptions and loss of accessibility. Despite advancements in cybersecurity, these conventional methods remain prevalent, requiring constant vigilance and robust defenses to mitigate their impact.
As AI becomes mainstream, so does the use of AI by cyber criminals to enhance their attacks. AI-driven threats are especially tricky because they can adapt and learn from our defenses, making traditional security measures less effective. These AI-powered attacks can automate finding vulnerabilities, launch highly personalised phishing campaigns, and even create deepfakes to fool users and systems.
Additionally, AI has given rise to new types of malware that can avoid detection by regular security tools. These advanced threats can change their code to avoid signature-based detection and can carry out coordinated attacks with incredible speed and accuracy. This means businesses need to stay ahead by adopting equally advanced security measures.
Where are Cyber Security Skills Needed?
Traditional cyber security roles, such as Analysts, Pen Testers, and Incident Responders, have always been crucial in safeguarding an organisation's digital assets. However, to truly protect an organisation, it is essential that Cyber Security skills are not confined to these specialised roles.
Business Analysts must understand the implications of security requirements, Developers must write secure code, Testers need to ensure applications are free from vulnerabilities, and Operations teams should maintain secure environments. By embedding cyber security knowledge across all functions, organisations can create a holistic defense strategy that mitigates risks from every angle.
How Can Your Business Address This Challenge?
The answer is recruitment, upskilling, and ongoing training. Our Recruit, Train, Deploy service offers a comprehensive approach to tackling common (and uncommon!) skills shortages. We begin by recruiting individuals who have the potential to excel in Cyber Security or other roles - even if they don’t have all the specific experience or certifications just yet.
Then, we provide targeted training that covers a wide range of skills. This extensive training equips individuals with the expertise needed to handle the evolving threats facing your business today – but it doesn’t stop there!
Once our Associates have completed their training, we deploy them directly into your organisation but continue to support them while they gain hands-on experience. This support ranges from ongoing training to performance reviews, until they officially become full-time employees of yours.
Why Choose our Recruit, Train, Deploy Service?
Address the Skills Gap: By recruiting and training professionals specifically for your cybersecurity needs, we ensure you have access to the right talent.
Reduce Time to Hire: With our service, you don’t have to spend months searching for qualified candidates. We have a pipeline of trained professionals ready to deploy – fast!
Stay Secure: Our professionals are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to protect your business from constantly evolving cyber threats.
Final Thoughts
Don’t let the cyber security skills gap put your business at risk.
Our range of services is your solution to building a strong, skilled cyber security enabled teams that can ultimately keep your systems and data safe.
Reach out today to learn more about how we can help you fill this critical gap and protect your business from the next potential cyber threat.
Author: Thomas Crabtree