Rising cyberattacks point not just to the vulnerability of data security systems but also to the talent crunch in the field. Even as a dedicated cybersecurity team is now non-negotiable for companies, there is a significant demand-supply mismatch.
HR firms TOI spoke to say that within the tech sector, IT services, consulting and product companies are all increasing focus on security solutions, expanding the cybersecurity job market at a rapid pace. With college curriculums still falling short, companies are devising training modules of their own to hire freshers and moulding their careers in cybersecurity.
Sivaprasad N, chief business officer at TeamLease Digital, says that companies recruiting cybersecurity talent typically follow a ‘hire, train and deploy’ model, and positions are full-time and niche. “The pay packages in the sector are at a premium of 40-50% compared to mainstream technology roles at similar levels,” he adds.
Nasscom’s Sector Skills Council (SSC) pegs the current cybersecurity workforce base in India at around 250,000, and estimates that this will be at 340,000 by the end of 2022, a 40% increase. The industry body, in a recent report, also notes that the demand-supply mismatch has increased churn rates among experienced talent.
“What stands out is that one need not be an engineer to excel in the field; a problem solving mentality and strong technical skills help,” Kirti Seth, CEO of SSC Nasscom, says. “Our interaction with academia also points to an increasing number of colleges wanting to focus on cybersecurity specialisations,” she adds.
The SSC, along with sister organisation Data Security Council of India, is engaged in evangelising cybersecurity, with emphasis on taking it to non-conventional segments such as women, nonSTEM talent, and tier 2 locations.
Global cybersecurity company CrowdStrike also subscribes to this philosophy when it hires talent. “We primarily look for problem solvers with a mindset of a white-hat hacker and an innate passion for the field. We also make sure the candidate has a constant learning mindset, and stress management skills needed for cybersecurity,” Jhilmil Kochar, MD at CrowdStrike India, says. However, on average, the company is able to hire just around one candidate from 20. Based in Pune, but recruiting talent nationally, CrowdStrike’s team is over 450 in India.
While the future looks bright, experts note that in-depth knowledge and community building around the field isstill scarce, and curriculum needs a revamp to create awareness right from the K-12 level.
Under its CyberShikshaa Programme, Microsoft is training women engineering graduates from tier-II and III cities and rural areas in cybersecurity. It has already trained 1,100 women and employed more than 800 through multiple training batches. In the next three years, the programme aspires to reach 45,000 women and underserved youth.
However, most professionals passionate about the field are still having to take to edtech platforms for career development. KnowledgeHut upGrad has seen around 40% growth in revenue from cybersecurity courses on its platform in the last one year. Ethical hacking, Certified Information Security Manager, and Certified Information Systems Auditor are among the in-demand courses.
Sundar Balasubramanian, MD of Check Point Software Technologies, India & Saarc, says organisations need to play their part here. Train both freshers and laterals passionate about cybersecurity through certifications and training programmes, and move them to security roles, he says.
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