Overcoming the cybersecurity skills gap requires broader and more creative solutions, and this may involve investment in areas other than directly hiring. (Photo: Getty)
The cybersecurity skills gap is getting worse. A problem all around the world, the gap has become highly prevalent in Europe; a recent report revealed that 291,000 extra cybersecurity professionals are required across the continent simply to fill the positions that business demands this year. So, if your business needs extra help with cybersecurity, how can your HR department help you overcome it?
The truth is that while a lack of qualified professionals is a challenge, it is possible to find solutions. Here we take a look at some of the best ways that your HR department can help you add cybersecurity knowledge to your business in spite of the cybersecurity skills gap.
Help management understand the problem
The first step in overcoming the skills gap is in making your management aware of the problem. It is quite common in businesses that those at the top assume that cybersecurity is an issue that is managed by the IT department. But in this case, it may not be as simple as being able to hire in additional staff to boost knowledge and understanding.
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