Why We Need Better Cyber Security: A Graphical Snapshot
By 2022, demand for security industry professionals will grow 37%.
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Over the past year, we have all experienced the onslaught of headlines about major hacks and widespread new information security threats. It has been dark reading, indeed, for the hundreds of millions of consumers who have seen their credit card numbers, email addresses, and other personal information exposed by online intruders.
Globally, cybercrime costs exceed $445 billion each year, with the United States accounting for nearly one-quarter of that price tag, the Center for Strategic and International Studies reported in June.
How did we get here, and what does it mean for the future? Researchers in the Florida Tech University online Master of Science in Information Technology/Cybersecurity program recently pulled together data on industry trends and predictions to create a graphical portrait of where the industry is -- and where it needs to be. Take a look at our slideshow on their findings, and then let's chat about what steps your company is taking in the fight for better cyber security.
The growing number of attacks on our cyber security networks remains a serious economic and national security issue. According to the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team, the number of reported breaches on federal computer networks rose from 26,942 in 2009 to 46,605 in 2013. Last year, US-CERT responded to 228,700 cyberincidents involving federal agencies, companies that run critical infrastructure, and contract partners. That's more than double the incidents in 2009.
More Internet access, coupled with lack of protection for personal devices, is leading to a global rise in cybercrime, making security one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation.
Businesses today bear the brunt of attacks, but healthcare is becoming more of a target, especially for personally identifiable information.
Recent hacks of the State Department and White House offer more evidence of the growing cyberthreats against public-sector institutions. In the private sector in 2014, data breaches have set records in the retail and financial sectors.
Through the decade ending in 2022, employment of information security analysts will rise 37% nationwide, federal projections show. Where will you find the security talent to fill the skills and hiring gap?
Through the decade ending in 2022, employment of information security analysts will rise 37% nationwide, federal projections show. Where will you find the security talent to fill the skills and hiring gap?
Over the past year, we have all experienced the onslaught of headlines about major hacks and widespread new information security threats. It has been dark reading, indeed, for the hundreds of millions of consumers who have seen their credit card numbers, email addresses, and other personal information exposed by online intruders.
Globally, cybercrime costs exceed $445 billion each year, with the United States accounting for nearly one-quarter of that price tag, the Center for Strategic and International Studies reported in June.
How did we get here, and what does it mean for the future? Researchers in the Florida Tech University online Master of Science in Information Technology/Cybersecurity program recently pulled together data on industry trends and predictions to create a graphical portrait of where the industry is -- and where it needs to be. Take a look at our slideshow on their findings, and then let's chat about what steps your company is taking in the fight for better cyber security.
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