A recent report by a leading cybersecurity platform provider has identified a significant skills gap in cloud security expertise, with over half of organizations experiencing security incidents related to public cloud use in the past year [1] [2] [3], leading to data breaches.
Description
The report reveals that 61% of organizations have encountered at least one cloud security incident, mainly data breaches [1] [2] [3] [4]. Lack of security awareness among employees and a shortage of qualified personnel are cited as major barriers to cybersecurity defense in cloud environments [2] [3] [4]. Despite the importance of training [2] [3] [4], only 44% of organizations provide annual training [1] [3] [4], with a mere 26% conducting monthly sessions [1]. The integration of AI and ML technologies has intensified the need for new skills [1] [2] [3] [4], with 49% of respondents indicating a need for security experts to acquire new AI-related skills [1] [2] [3]. Data security breaches [1], misuse of cloud services [1], and configuration errors are identified as the leading cloud security incidents [1]. A shortage of cybersecurity experts is reported by 76% of survey respondents [2], with 52% rating their team’s security skills as average or below average [2] [3].
Conclusion
The shortage of cybersecurity experts and the lack of adequate training in cloud security pose significant challenges for organizations, leading to an increased risk of data breaches. To address this issue, organizations should prioritize ongoing training and development for their security teams, particularly in AI-related skills. Additionally, investing in advanced technologies and tools to enhance cloud security measures is crucial to mitigate the risks associated with cloud security incidents. Looking ahead, organizations must continue to adapt and evolve their cybersecurity strategies to keep pace with the rapidly changing threat landscape in cloud environments.
References
[1] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybersecurity-skills-gap-cloud/
[2] https://www.intelligentciso.com/2024/09/19/check-point-software-highlights-growing-cloud-security-skills-gap-and-its-impact-on-organisational-defence/
[3] https://securitymea.com/2024/09/19/check-point-highlights-the-growing-cloud-security-skills-gap-and-its-impact/
[4] https://www.apnnews.com/check-point-software-highlights-the-growing-cloud-security-skills-gap-and-its-impact-on-organizational-defense/
