Building a Skilled Cyber Security Workforce in Five Countries
Insights from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States
As societies become increasingly digital, cyber security has become a priority for
individuals, companies and nations. The number of cyber attacks is exceeding defence
capabilities, and one reason for this is the lack of an adequately skilled cyber security
workforce. This report analyses the demand for cyber security professionals in Australia,
Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States using information contained
in online job postings. The analysis looks at recent trends in the demand for workers
in different types of cyber security roles, the geographical distribution of cyber
security job postings, and the changing skill requirements for professionals in this
field. The report also looks at the supply side, zooming in on the landscape of cyber
security education and training programmes in England (United Kingdom). It describes
the different types of programmes provided in further and higher education, the profile
of learners in these programmes and their outcomes. Finally, the report also looks
at policies and initiatives adopted in England to make cyber security education and
training programmes more accessible and relevant. This report is part of a larger
initiative examining the evolution of policies and experiences in the cyber security
profession around the world.
Available from March 21, 2023
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