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Busting Myths Around Cybersecurity Team Training

New Research Results from Omdia and Cybrary Point to Substantial ROI From Continuous
Upskilling of Cybersecurity Teams.

By Kevin Hanes, CEO, Cybary

In recent years, cybersecurity has garnered a staggering amount of attention, especially with the rise of
high-profile data breaches. But we still find companies grappling with an absent plan for preparing staff
to handle impending and emerging threats. A new research report developed with Omdia examines
several common myths about professional cybersecurity training in the hopes of assisting practitioners
and technology vendors in dispelling some of these myths and better preparing your organization for the
future.

Why train cybersecurity professionals?

Let's start with the basics. Why train cybersecurity professionals? The answer is simple: management
sees that better security results and risk mitigation are required. Training also develops skills that help
organizations prevent or respond to cybersecurity incidents on the horizon or that may emerge down the
road. In fact, in the 2022 Dark Reading Decision Maker’s Survey (in which Omdia participated), 47% of
cybersecurity executives say that a shortage of skilled employees is an issue that adversely affects their
organization.

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