The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, with threats growing more sophisticated and the need for skilled professionals increasing. Yet, many organizations struggle to fill this talent gap. 

Cybersecurity education programs face pressing challenges of their own as they strive to bridge this gap. Persistent learner frustration, complex onboarding processes, and rising technology costs hinder efforts to train the next generation of cybersecurity experts at scale

This white paper draws on two key studies—one from cybersecurity executives and another from education leaders—to highlight critical gaps and offer solutions for more effective cybersecurity training and workforce development.