Workforce planning is a key process for filling the gaps in an organization’s cybersecurity workforce.
The need for cybersecurity specialists is growing exponentially due to increasing criminal, state-sponsored, and terrorist threats. Currently, there are not enough cybersecurity professionals to meet the volume and ever-changing nature of cybersecurity work.
Compounding the gap between need and available workforce is the length of time cybersecurity specialists need to adequately develop the necessary skills. The cybersecurity field necessitates that its practitioners grow, evolve, and maintain highly-technical skills that take a significant amount of time to mature. Therefore, it is imperative that organizations practice effective workforce planning in cybersecurity
