A Smart Solution To Addressing The Cyber Security Gaps In Your Corporate Risk Plan

A Tailored Skills Development Plan Is The Best Way Forward To Up-skill Staff In The Most Effective Way

Shortages in the Cyber Security Tech Talent Space

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) 2019 Australian Digital Pulse Report highlights the ongoing shortage of talent in the tech sector, with an additional 100,000 skilled workers in demand by 2024. On the job training and education in the cybersecurity sector will be essential to improve the retention rates and skills of current talent.

A recent McAfee report revealed cybersecurity professionals showing the highest job satisfaction are those who work at organisations that leverage gamification as a training tool, and 77 per cent of senior managers agreeing their organisation’s cybersecurity would be much safer if they implemented more gamification.

A tailored skills development plan is the best way forward to upskill staff in the most effective way. To take this one step further, upskilling employees should not be viewed as a corporate mandate or compliance requirement. Closing the skills gap is a larger, multi-faceted issue and the responsibility lies with all Australian organisations.

Solutions for Organisational Cyber Security Gaps

The review of the report in Australian Cyber Security magazine suggests some options organisations have to address their cybersecurity gaps issues. Upskilling staff and accessing fresh STEM talent is a long term solution, but in order to weather the change now and not slip behind both Australian and global competitors, they suggest partnering with experienced professionals and cybersecurity service providers.

These experienced specialist professionals are Australia’s current talent pool, accessing the latest technologies and it is suggested that they are best solution to freeing-up valuable time and resources internally to drive outcomes now.

Some businesses simply have higher risk due to the nature of their work. Examples include construction businesses, entertainment venues, industries that deal with vulnerable persons (such as aged care), and any other business that may attract adverse behaviour from those with opposing ideologies - such as RSL clubs, places of worship and sporting organisations.

Barringtons security risk management and assessment team has decades of experience working with clients of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of industries. Their arsenal of Risk Assessment Management Services includes Cyber Security Risk Assessments and Cyber Penetration Testing and they are able to provide a quick turnaround on any enquires and develop valuable solutions in addition to reporting on any weaknesses in an organisation.

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Source: https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/australian-computer-society-acs-releases-2019-australian-digital-pulse-report/