The Cybersecurity Talent Crisis Is Evolving — Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?

The Cybersecurity Talent Crisis Is Evolving — Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?

July 6, 2026 · 41 min · Season 3 · Episode 16

About this episode

The episode explores the evolving cybersecurity talent crisis, focusing on skills gaps and the impact of AI on the workforce.

Send us Fan Mail What if the real cybersecurity workforce problem isn’t just headcount — but how the work itself is changing? In this episode, I dig into a SANS and GIAC report that challenges the usual “talent shortage” narrative and reveals a more complex picture of AI, compliance, career progression, and the future of cyber talent. In this episode, I explore: Why skills gaps are now outranking staffing shortages in cybersecurityHow AI is reshaping entry-level cyber roles and the path to ex...

More episodes of Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration podcast page.