Critical Skills Gap in AI, Cloud Security

An O’Reilly survey of 1,300 IT professionals reports significant skills gaps in AI security and cloud security while traditional threats like phishing, network intrusion, and ransomware remain prominent; organizations are prioritizing AI-enabled security tools (34%) and automation (28%), with widespread MFA adoption (88%), growing endpoint and zero-trust use, yet a notable certification shortfall—especially in incident response. Experts from Darktrace and SlashNext advise adopting integrated, AI-powered cloud-native solutions to enhance visibility and response, and investing in specialized training, cross-functional collaboration, and upskilling to address talent shortages and maximize benefits from AI-driven defenses.