Nearly half of cybersecurity pros want to quit - here's why

"The research clearly tells us that there's a big mismatch between the demand and the reward in cyber. I think this mismatch is due to the complacency of many boards saying nothing bad has happened in the last few years, so security must be fine."

"Almost 20% of organizations have reported a major security attack in the past two years, and the threat environment continues to evolve at breakneck speed due to criminal activity and new AI-enabled models."

Nearly 20% of organizations experienced a major security attack in the last two years, with the threat landscape evolving rapidly. Cybersecurity professionals feel underappreciated, as only 29% received pay increases compared to over half in other tech roles. The Harvey Nash Global Tech Talent & Salary Report indicates a disconnect between the high demand for cybersecurity expertise and the rewards offered. Many boards underestimate security needs, believing that a lack of incidents indicates sufficient protection, despite the ongoing efforts of security teams to prevent potential damage.

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