Cybersecurity & The Demand

     A major issue for employers of all organizations is the need for cybersecurity professionals. the problem lies in the need for experienced people to fulfill those positions. Needing adequate experience for the role and industry-standard certifications. Frequent headlines highlight the increased need for security professionals and show only an increase in demand as time progresses. How will companies worldwide find qualified candidates to fulfill these positions as cybersecurity continues to be a growing industry? In times of every aspect of life going digital, there needs to be an increase in security and regulations to help protect consumer and customer data from all sectors of businesses. 

    Online literacy is also a focal topic in this age of consumerism. The growing population of elderly people leaves them more susceptible to the flawed landscape of the internet. Accessibility to the tools for being able to secure one's self over the internet might not be accessible depending on your location and economic status. Companies are offering to even help employees gain cybersecurity knowledge by paying for certifications which will help the future workforce. Despite those efforts the barrier for entry remains high and there will be growing demand as time goes on.