The cybersecurity industry is facing an increasingly widening skills gap that has left many organizations even more vulnerable to breaches. 73% of respondents reported having had at least one intrusion or breach over the past year that can be directly attributed to a shortage in available cybersecurity talent. Organizations must reframe their expectations around hiring and instead make significant investments into ongoing learning and development initiatives. Military veterans are a particularly suitable talent pool for organizations looking to fill cybersecurity roles, especially considering the training in both conventional and cyber warfare these individuals have received.”]