How Africa Can Help Solve Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

As cybersecurity threats grow in complexity and frequency, the demand for skilled professionals has surged.

According to the World Economic Forum, the number of data compromises worldwide increased by 72% in 2023, up from the previous high in 2022.

And the world needs 4 million cybersecurity experts — now.

But Africa, often overlooked in global IT discussions, has been quietly cultivating a robust talent pool, offering the region a unique and substantial impact in leveraging their expertise.

Techopedia speaks to industry experts and explores the possible cybersecurity synergies at play.

Key Takeaways

• The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is surging due to increasing threats as data compromises continue to rise.
• Africa has built a large talent pool, making it a key emerging player in the cybersecurity field.
• African tech hubs and educational initiatives are bringing in a new generation of cybersecurity experts.
• International companies may be overlooking the continent’s abilities to bring unique skills and perspectives into the domain.

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