CISOs step up to the security workforce challenge

A robust cybersecurity program needs a range of skilled people, yet many CISOs continue to face an ongoing skills shortage — and the squeeze may only get worse as AI gains traction. Some 95% of cybersecurity practitioners and decision-makers noted at least one security skills gap at their organization, with almost 60% citing critical or significant skills gaps, according to ISC2’s 2025 Cybersecurity Workforce Study . AI is the most pressing skill need, followed by cloud security, risk assessment