The supply vs. demand of qualified cybersecurity professionals already represents a gap, one that is expected to worsen. The number of U.S. cybersecurity job openings was up from 209,000 in 2015 to 715,715 in the US. Industry reports predict a much wider (though less precise) gap globally. Organizations should expect more applicants with less experience, fewer skills, or both. Resiliency plans should accommodate higher levels of both vacancy and turnover, lower staffing levels, and (at least occasionally) incomplete organizational models. Succession planning is a must for continuity of critical positions, not just leaders.”]

