Are enterprises blocking their own cybersecurity success?

**Executive Summary:** The 2025 Enterprise Cybersecurity Talent Index argues the perceived cybersecurity talent gap is a hiring strategy problem, based on analysis of 5,000+ enterprise job postings; primary issues include inconsistent role naming, a mismatch between limited remote roles and strong applicant demand for remote work, lower pay and perks compared to adjacent fields, and a lack of AI requirements at senior levels, and it recommends enterprises realign hiring strategies to better attract and retain cybersecurity talent.