According to a new report released by ISACA. The European cyber security landscape is grappling with a widening skills gap, raising alarms for businesses needing to protect themselves from cyber threats. A recent report highlights that the majority of organisations are struggling to find professionals equipped with the necessary expertise.

According to the findings, 62% of organisations cite a lack of experience with diverse technologies and applications as a major hurdle. Meanwhile, 49% face a shortage of technical expertise, and 45% struggle with inadequate IT operations knowledge. These challenges have left many businesses exposed to evolving cyber threats.

This growing crisis has profound implications for organisations' ability to secure their digital assets and meet compliance requirements.

A resource crunch

With cyber security central to business continuity, the pressures on security teams have never been higher. These resource shortages are straining organisations’ ability to remain agile and prepared:

• Technical expertise is increasingly scarce, leaving critical roles vacant for months.
• IT operations knowledge gaps prevent seamless integration of security measures.
• Diverse technology experience is needed to navigate modern environments, yet remains elusive.

Traditional recruitment methods are ill-suited to address these specific demands. Businesses often find themselves with underqualified hires or enduring long hiring cycles while security risks escalate.

How CyberConnect360 fills the gap

Enter CyberConnect360, a game-changing service from Integrity360 designed to help organisations bridge the cyber security skills gap with precision. Unlike conventional staffing solutions, CyberConnect360 focuses on tailored resource placement, leveraging Integrity360’s expertise in the field.

Addressing the shortage

• Precision profiling: CyberConnect360 collaborates with hiring managers to create bespoke candidate profiles, ensuring the exact requirements of the role are met.
• Rigorous vetting: Candidates undergo exhaustive technical assessments led by Integrity360 experts. Only individuals who meet their high standards are recommended.
• Exclusive talent pools: By tapping into a network of elite professionals who trust the Integrity360 brand, CyberConnect360 connects businesses with candidates not available through traditional avenues.
• Fast and effective results: The service has demonstrated its ability to deliver. For instance, a client struggling to fill a role for five months through multiple agencies had their position filled by CyberConnect360 within seven days.

The wider impact

Failing to close the skills gap doesn’t just leave businesses vulnerable to breaches. It exacerbates stress for existing IT staff, limits innovation, and risks long-term damage to operational resilience.

CyberConnect360 alleviates this pressure by providing companies with pre-qualified, highly skilled professionals ready to make an impact. This smart approach enables organisations to focus on building robust cyber defences while meeting compliance and regulatory demands.

A smarter solution for today’s challenges

With CyberConnect360, Integrity360 is transforming the way businesses address the cyber skills crisis. By combining a tailored, expert-led approach with access to a unique talent pool, the service is enabling organisations to close critical gaps in their security capabilities quickly and effectively.

In an era where every second counts, the right skills can make the difference between preventing an attack and suffering devastating losses. To learn more about how CyberConnect360 can empower your organisation, get in touch.