LatAm's Self-Taught Cyber Talent Overlooked Amid Cyberattack Glut

Ekoparty's jobs report on Latin America finds the region faces about 40% more cyberattacks than the global average while organizations struggle to hire sufficient skilled defenders; the survey of 605 professionals shows many acquire skills via informal learning (70%), only 44% hold university degrees, and entry-level talent is underutilized. The report recommends companies broaden hiring approaches, value flexible and supportive work arrangements, and adapt requirements to foster developing talent rather than insisting on excessive experience years or traditional credentials.