Demand for Cyber security professionals

There is a 300% surge in cyber incidents over the past year. It is time to defend the space, government organisations, critical infrastructure and industry including vulnerable MSMEs.

It is true that, every cybersecurity breach has an element of criminality in it and every cyber-attack has an element of cybercrime in it.

Cybercrime is projected to cost the world $8 trillion in 2023, which is more than the GDP of Japan, Germany, and India together. If cybercrime was measured as a country, it would be the third largest economy in the world, after the United States and China. It is pushing other big economics such as Japan, Germany and India to other slots.

This is a staggering number, and it highlights the growing threat of cybercrime to businesses and individuals alike. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and their attacks are more costly. As a result, it is important for everyone to take steps to protect themselves from cybercrime.

According to a recent survey by ISACA, 60% of Indian organizations have not filled cybersecurity positions. The survey also found that 42% of Indian organizations report that their cybersecurity team is understaffed.

The top five cybersecurity skills in demand in India are:

1. Cloud computing

2. Penetration testing

3. Forensics

4. Identity and access management

5. Data protection

If you are a business owner, it is important to have a cybersecurity plan in place. This plan should include measures to protect your data, networks, and systems from cyberattacks.

Cybercrime is a serious threat, but it is possible to protect yourself. By taking the necessary precautions, you can reduce your risk by adopting the data privacy frame works for not to become a victim of cybercrime.

S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA