SecureWorks addresses the significant challenges in hiring cybersecurity talent driven by the rapid expansion of security scope and the evolving threat landscape. They highlight that the skills needed today have outpaced the availability of qualified professionals, with an estimated shortfall of about 4 million globally. SecureWorks points out that the issue goes beyond just supply: firms struggle to find candidates with the requisite depth of experience, and retaining top talent in a competitive market is difficult due to high demand and compensation pressures. The evolving complexity of cybersecurity roles, combined with burnout risks and unrealistic expectations, further complicate recruitment and retention.

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