Inadequate cybersecurity staffing is the second-largest barrier faced by state governments in their attempts to overcome cybersecurity challenges, according to a newly released Deloitte study. Insufficient budget was the biggest barrier reported, and interestingly, the lack of availability of cybersecurity professionals was cited as the fifth largest barrier. Inadequate staffing has been a prevalent issue for years. (ISC)2’s 2019 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates the shortage of needed skilled professionals is more than 4 million worldwide. This creates challenges for CISOs as they focus on protecting their organizations. The Deloitte study, which is based on responses from 51 U.S. states and... Read more →