{"id":111987,"date":"2023-08-30T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=111987"},"modified":"2023-08-31T12:08:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T16:08:34","slug":"cybersecurity-labor-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-labor-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Cybersecurity Labor Shortage Is a Big Deal (+Solutions?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Why is there such a huge cybersecurity labor shortage right now? What&#8217;s the government doing to try to fix it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US government faces a dangerous shortage of qualified experts to safeguard vital systems and networks from attack. The federal government is working to solve the cybersecurity labor shortage, but it will struggle if it fails to address pay discrepancies between public and private sector cybersecurity jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading for insight into the cybersecurity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/talent-shortages\/\">talent shortage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Are All the Cybersecurity Workers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/fedscoop.com\/cybersecurity-skills-shortage-has-pushed-federal-agencies-to-poach-staff-from-one-another-says-commerce-cio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">39,000 cybersecurity jobs vacant<\/a> across US federal agencies, the nation faces a severe cybersecurity labor shortage, which threatens national security by putting critical infrastructure and networks at risk of attack.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background-on-cyber-workers\"><strong>Background<\/strong> on Cyber Workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>America\u2019s cybersecurity talent pipeline is in dire straits, with only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldefensemagazine.org\/articles\/2023\/6\/26\/us-desperately-needs-cyber-talent-congress-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">69 skilled workers available for every 100<\/a> that employers need. In an April Congressional hearing, the FBI director testified that if his entire cyber team focused solely on threats from China, the number of Chinese hackers would still <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/cybersecurity\/4120804-tackling-the-labor-shortage-in-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exceed the FBI&#8217;s cyber workforce by 50 to 1<\/a>. The problem is so severe that federal agencies are <a href=\"https:\/\/fedscoop.com\/cybersecurity-skills-shortage-has-pushed-federal-agencies-to-poach-staff-from-one-another-says-commerce-cio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poaching cybersecurity staff from one another<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scarcity of cybersecurity professionals has far-reaching implications. The shortage comes amid a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/cybersecurity\/3892408-pentagon-unveils-cyber-workforce-strategy-to-tackle-labor-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growing number of cyberattacks<\/a>, including the crippling 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/news-events\/news\/attack-colonial-pipeline-what-weve-learned-what-weve-done-over-past-two-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack<\/a> and the 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gao.gov\/blog\/solarwinds-cyberattack-demands-significant-federal-and-private-sector-response-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SolarWinds hack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reasons-for-the-federal-cyber-worker-shortage\"><strong>Reasons for the Federal Cyber Worker Shortage&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say that staffing problems <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/cybersecurity\/3892408-pentagon-unveils-cyber-workforce-strategy-to-tackle-labor-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">differ slightly<\/a> for the federal government\u2019s military and civilian divisions: The former struggles to hold onto cyber workers, the latter to recruit and retain them. Factors that hinder their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-the-right-people\/\">hiring and retention<\/a> efforts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldefensemagazine.org\/articles\/2023\/6\/26\/us-desperately-needs-cyber-talent-congress-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Demand for workers outpacing supply<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>An <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldefensemagazine.org\/articles\/2023\/6\/26\/us-desperately-needs-cyber-talent-congress-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>employer-employee expectations and skills gap<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Historically inadequate recruitment efforts.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-industry\/\">cybersecurity industry<\/a> hasn\u2019t done enough to attract diverse candidates, contributing to a perception of the field as <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/cybersecurity\/4120804-tackling-the-labor-shortage-in-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inaccessible<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/article\/shortage-of-cybersecurity-experts-puts-vast-amounts-of-data-at-risk-shortform-explainers-shortform?sf_source=businessnewsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inhospitable to women and minorities<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/commentary\/2023\/01\/a-major-it-skills-gap-exists-in-government-learning-from-other-sectors-may-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Low salaries<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/congress-explores-ways-boost-cybersecurity-talent-pipeline-amid-workforce-shortage\/NKL5MOO7TNENVIJYVLWVE54S5Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>High stress and burnout rates<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-government-s-response\"><strong>The Government\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In July, the White House released its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/National-Cybersecurity-Strategy-Implementation-Plan-WH.gov_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan<\/a> to grow the nation\u2019s cyber workforce. The initiative encourages federal agencies to prioritize skills-based hiring over certifications in recruitment. Further, it aims to strengthen the cyber talent pipeline by guiding workers into and up through federal cyber roles through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Training for individuals interested in entry-level government cyber jobs.<\/li><li>Ongoing education and training to develop existing federal cyber workers\u2019 skills.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bolstering this initiative is a recently announced federal initiative to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/07\/19\/tech\/biden-cyber-workforce-gap\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">launch hundreds of cybersecurity apprenticeship programs<\/a> in partnership with the private sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pentagon also announced a plan in March to expand its cybersecurity team. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3323868\/deputy-secretary-of-defense-signs-2023-2027-dod-cyber-workforce-strategy\/\">Cyber<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3323868\/deputy-secretary-of-defense-signs-2023-2027-dod-cyber-workforce-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3323868\/deputy-secretary-of-defense-signs-2023-2027-dod-cyber-workforce-strategy\/\">Workforce Strategy<\/a> will focus on recruitment, training, and retention of cyber workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say the US\u2019s ability to effectively defend national security amid growing cyber threats relies on its ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infotech.com\/research\/ss\/addressing-the-cybersecurity-talent-shortage-in-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build a robust, adaptive cybersecurity workforce and foster cyber-conscious cultures<\/a> across agencies\u2014leveraging AI to do it. Toward this end, the government must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Continue to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldefensemagazine.org\/articles\/2023\/6\/26\/us-desperately-needs-cyber-talent-congress-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>prioritize diversity in hiring<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Consider<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldefensemagazine.org\/articles\/2023\/6\/26\/us-desperately-needs-cyber-talent-congress-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>easing job requirements<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2023\/08\/02\/protecting-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-challenges\/?sh=788898856792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Foster a culture of ongoing education<\/strong><\/a>. <\/li><li><strong>Continue to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crn.in\/news\/building-a-strong-cybersecurity-workforce-addressing-the-skills-gap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>build partnerships<\/strong><\/a> with the private sector, academia and industry to create internship programs, fund research, and help shape practical curricula to give students valuable real-world abilities and strengthen the cyber talent pipeline.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, experts say that while the White House\u2019s new cybersecurity plan is an important step forward, two things would strengthen it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/workforce\/2023\/07\/agencies-to-remove-barriers-to-cyber-hiring-under-new-workforce-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>A centrally coordinated federal approach to hiring and pay<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>A clear plan to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/workforce\/2023\/07\/agencies-to-remove-barriers-to-cyber-hiring-under-new-workforce-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>improve federal cyber pay<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is there such a huge cybersecurity labor shortage right now? What&#8217;s the government doing to try to fix it? The US government faces a dangerous shortage of qualified experts to safeguard vital systems and networks from attack. The federal government is working to solve the cybersecurity labor shortage, but it will struggle if it fails to address pay discrepancies between public and private sector cybersecurity jobs. 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