The cybersecurity workforce was largely spared the pandemic devastation experienced by other sectors. 61 percent of respondents indicate that their cybersecurity teams are understaffed. 50 percent of those surveyed generally do not believe that their applicants are well qualified. Only 27 percent of recent graduates in cybersecurity are well-prepared, though 58 percent require a degree for entry-level cybersecurity positions. The top three skills gaps they see in candidates are soft skills (56 percent), security controls (36 percent) and software development (33 percent)
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/05/05/understaffed-cybersecurity-teams/