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Cybersecurity Confidence Gap: 90% Aware, Only 63% Skilled

5/14/2025

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A recent Spiceworks report uncovers a troubling disparity in cybersecurity confidence among IT professionals: while 90% recognize its importance, only 63% feel adequately skilled. Certifications like CISSP and OSCP are vital for boosting expertise and career opportunities, especially as companies ramp up security investments to tackle emerging challenges, including the rise of AI.

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A recent Spiceworks report uncovers a troubling disparity in cybersecurity confidence among IT professionals: while 90% recognize its importance, only 63% feel adequately skilled. Certifications like CISSP and OSCP are vital for boosting expertise and career opportunities, especially as companies ramp up security investments to tackle emerging challenges, including the rise of AI.