Migrating services, apps and data to the cloud promises scalability, flexibility, reduced operational costs and supporting a hybrid workforce – but also presents challenges in cloud security and talent gap. With numerous surveys indicating that 93% of organizations are moderately to extremely concerned about the massive skills shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals, 57% admit this lack of staff expertise makes cloud compliance challenging and 56% of respondents believe that cloud security capabilities are the most essential talent for their organizations, the problem is not only a lack of knowledge. Organizations are often making hiring errors by demanding unrealistic qualifications and not considering aptitude.
Alyssa Miller explains in her article of how a barista could possess the required abilities to succeed in a cybersecurity career. Companies cannot assume that experienced cloud security professionals will appear out of thin air and take entry-level pay; they must begin recruiting individuals at the beginning of their careers, who may have less experience but are willing to learn and will become a worthwhile investment for the company. They must also create a fairer, more diverse and empowering workplace and look for attitude and diversity when making a vacancy attractive.
Finally, organizations should invest in broadening their expertise in cloud security procedures and frameworks and offer opportunities for advancement and skill development. This can include the provision of professional development opportunities or the funding of new certifications and courses. By taking these steps, businesses will have a greater chance of diversifying their workforce and more effectively managing and securely configuring multiple cloud platforms.
Key Points:
• 93% of organizations are moderately to extremely concerned about the massive skills shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals
• 57% admit this lack of staff expertise makes cloud compliance challenging
• Hiring for qualifications and not also for aptitude results in hiring errors
• Companies must begin recruiting individuals at the beginning of their careers
• Organizations should invest in broadening their expertise in cloud security procedures and frameworks
• Businesses must create a fairer, more diverse and empowering workplace and look for attitude and diversity when making a vacancy attractive
• Offer opportunities for advancement and skill development to retain security experts