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out an industry survey from 22nd November 2022 – 5th December 2022, asking 1020 candidates their
thoughts when applying for a new role.

Torquil Macleod, Founder and Director of Via Resource comments:

“We are incredibly grateful to all the candidates who took the time to complete our survey as we look to
understand how the market has changed. The feedback gathered will help us to improve candidate
experience and help inform our clients. We want to ensure candidates receive the best experience
possible with quality support, advice and guidance from Via Resource to find their perfect role.”

Audience of the survey

Out of the 1020 professionals surveyed, 171 (16.8%) respondents were from the UK and 849 (83.2%)
respondents were from the US. With the top three areas working in:

1. Security Engineering & Architecture (35%)
2. Governance, Risk & Compliance (27%)
3. Network Security (21%)

The top three seniority of within their organisation follows:

1. Manager, 8 years + (32%)
2. Senior, 5 – 8 years (25%)
3. Associate, 2 – 4 years (18%)

Changes within the market

Cyber security jobs are in high demand with 78% respondents believe there will be in increase in roles.
However, 88% believe there is a cyber security skills gap, where a recent report Cyber Security in Focus,
features responses from cyber security directors, security operations directors and VPs of product
security in EMEA and North America. Where 87% of respondents admitted they are suffering skills
shortages, with over a third (35%) claiming positions were left unfilled after a 12-week period. 60% of
organisations also admitted they have been struggling with finding cyber security talent, and 52%
reported difficulties with retaining employees. Meanwhile, seven out of 10 leaders worldwide say hiring
women and new graduates are among their top three challenges.

Three areas identified by respondents to reduce the skills gap include:

1. Attract talent (31.7%)
2. Train and apply employee skills (28.9%)
3. Encourage employees innovative thinking and practical ability (25.3%)

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