According to a 2024 survey, ** percent of respondents within companies in the EU considered finding qualified candidates the biggest challenge in hiring skilled cybersecurity staff. For another ** percent, the main obstacle was the lack of applicants. The lack of awareness about cybersecurity roles followed, highlighted by over ** percent of respondents.
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