Here's why closing the cybersecurity skills gap is critical to digitalization

Nov 10, 2021

A man types on a computer keyboard in Warsaw in this February 28, 2013 illustration file picture. One of the largest ever cyber attacks is slowing global internet services after an organisation blocking "spam" content became a target, with some experts saying the disruption could get worse. To match INTERNET-ATTACK/ REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Files (POLAND - Tags: BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

True cybersecurity depends not only on state-of-the-art technology, but also on the workforce's skills and education Image: REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Files (POLAND - Tags: BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

Georges De Moura

Head of Industry Solutions, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum Geneva

Lydia Kostopoulos

SVP Emerging Tech Insights, KnowBe4

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