Cybersecurity skills shortage linked to breaches in the Philippines

Written By Aldo Fenalosa

Daily Guardian | 26 Agustus 2024

A new report by Fortinet highlights the persistent cybersecurity skills shortage in the Philippines, revealing that 94% of organizations experienced at least one security breach in the past year, with many attributing these incidents to a lack of adequate cyber skills.

The 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report underscores the growing urgency for organizations to address this issue, as 77% of surveyed leaders believe the skills gap is increasing cyber risks for their companies.

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