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There Is No Cyber Labor Shortage

ID: f8805f6d-320d-59cf-a1b4-f787f3f59195

STIX ID: report--f8805f6d-320d-59cf-a1b4-f787f3f59195

Feed Name: Dark Reading

Date Published: 2024-05-14

Date Updated: 2026-04-21

Author: Rex Booth

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**Executive Summary:** This opinion piece contends that the cybersecurity "labor shortage" is largely a product of artificial barriers—such as strict degree and certification requirements—and calls for skills-based hiring, broader candidate sourcing, and employer investment in developing entry-level talent rather than relying solely on formal credentials.

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