EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 28 MIN
Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: Myth, Mismatch, or Reality?
from Shared Security Podcast · host Tom Eston, Katie Soper
Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault Podcast, to discuss the challenges and misconceptions in the industry. They explore whether the shortage is a myth, a mismatch, or something else entirely and what companies and professionals can do about it. With insights into hiring practices, skill shortages, and the importance of networking, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in or entering the field of cybersecurity. Thanks to Material Security for sponsoring this episode! Protect your Google Workspace with [Material Security](https://material.security/)—the only detection and response platform purpose-built to secure your emails, data, and accounts before, during, and after an attack. Visit [material.security](https://material.security/) to learn more!
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Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault Podcast, to discuss the challenges and misconceptions in the industry. They explore whether the shortage is a myth, a mismatch, or something else entirely and what companies and professionals can do about it. With insights into hiring practices, skill shortages, and the importance of networking, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in or entering the field of cybersecurity. Thanks to Material Security for sponsoring this episode! Protect your Google Workspace with [Material Security](https://material.security/)—the only detection and response platform purpose-built to secure your emails, data, and accounts before, during, and after an attack. Visit [material.security](https://material.security/) to learn more!
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