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ISSA, in partnership with Omdia, is proud to launch the 8th Annual Information Security Professional Survey — one of the most respected longitudinal studies of the cybersecurity profession.
Each year, thousands of practitioners, leaders, and educators contribute insights that shape industry understanding around:
- Information security careers and career progression
- Skills development and readiness
- Organizational maturity and security posture
- Security incidents, risk, and resilience
- The cybersecurity skills shortage
- Day-to-day information security activities
This research is used by:
- CISOs and security leaders
- Employers and hiring managers
- Educators and workforce programs
- Analysts, media, and policymakers
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