How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity skills gap

Security teams need skills in advanced threats, judgement, and stronger governance as AI transforms cybersecurity work Key takeaways AI is turning the cybersecurity workforce challenge from a head-count gap into a skills gap.

94% report cybersecurity skills gaps, led by AI risks and advanced identity and phishing threats.

Barracuda Research’s new Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report draws on our international survey of IT and security professionals in organizations with between 100 and 2,000 employees.

AI is transforming security teams Most (79%) report that AI is already affecting security roles or head count.

Cybersecurity skills and capability gaps are a global, industry-wide challenge.