Study: IT workers stretched thin by cybersecurity demands

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Study: IT workers stretched thin by cybersecurity demands

The study by ISC(2) found there\'s a severe gap in the skills needed for cybersecurity professionals.

Federal News Network Staff

February 17, 2011 2:30 pm

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Mobile phones and social networking tools are great for communication and collaboration, but they’re also stretching your security professionals thin.

A new (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study found threats on mobile devices and added responsibilities have many IT professionals showing serious signs of strain.

The study also found a severe gap in skills needed industry-wide.

Business Wire reports this pressure to secure too much and the resulting skills gap are creating risk for organizations worldwide.

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