According to the 2023 Cyber Security in Focus study compiled by cyber security recruiting experts Stott and May, hiring openings is a source of frustration for security leaders. 66% are having difficulty finding talent for their company. After 8 weeks, 69% of security posts remain vacant. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), pay expectations in the business are rising. Salary levels, according to 47% of respondents, have climbed by over 11% year on year. Another 31% expect salary inflation to be across 6 and 10%.
CISOs regard funding as the most significant obstacle to plan implementation in 2023, surpassing internal skills for the first time.
