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Spencer Starkey

UK cyber skills gap risk to businesses and national security

Hand increasing the protection level by turning a knob.

The UK is facing a problem not being discussed enough: the cyber skills gap. This refers to the critical shortage of experienced and equipped professionals able to tackle the evolving challenges of cybersecurity. There is a growing disparity between the demand for cyber staff and the availability within the talent pool who would be able to handle the complexities of the role. This gap is more concerning than it first appears, it has an impact on the stability and security of businesses across a range of industries, as well as nations as a whole.

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