United States technological executives say that cybersecurity threats are the biggest challenge that companies will have over the next ten years, according to new research, and affect their hiring approach.
A recent survey examined the business forecasts of 1,000 C-site executives in cybersecurity or data center, and revealed that almost two-thirds (64%) consider Ransomware data breaches and attacks as the most significant threat to companies over the next decade.
In fact, more than half (56%) of companies have already defended against a piracy attempt, 43% have experienced a breach of data and 14% have been the victim of a successful hack.
Given the recent high -profile hacks, security breaches and the growing need for cyber surveillance, it is not surprising that 53% of the executives see cybersecurity skills as the most demanding for their future talent pipes, especially from 43% “ often ” seek to hire entry talent.
Made by Talker Research on behalf of Scholas, the results found that adaptability and problem solving (52%), as well as digital and technical skills (38%) also ranked among the three main most sought after skills. In addition, 42% notable emphasized the understanding and development of the AI.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly, another 48% of business leaders said that the integration of the IA and other emerging technologies is a more important challenge, while 35% pointed to the growing rules and regulations that surround the AI, rounding out the three biggest challenges to follow.
However, adaptation to these challenges is also in mind for these leaders, as almost all (95%) say that the increase in awareness and use of the AI has an impact on the way of storing the data. 87% more even believe that AI played a comprehensive role and changed what is challenged by her business.
The survey also studied the perspective of employees working in technology and found that of the 1,000 respondents, only 48% believe that their company is “very prepared” to avoid cybersecurity attacks.
In addition, only about half of the employees surveyed (51%) are “very aware” of the cybersecurity efforts of their company. The good news? If the opportunity is given, 88% said that they would participate in additional training, with the average survey to invest less than two hours a week or 7.1 hours a month.
However, 81%take action actively to help protect sensitive data, such as keeping software and systems updated (73%), using two or multi-facing authentication (65%) and regularly security of their data (56%).
But that does not mean that they are without worries when handling this sensitive data.
Phishing attempts (52%), external threats as external parts have access (42%) and lack of encryption or security measures in general (41%) are still on their heads.
In addition to these concerns, only 45% of employees are “very aware” where the sensitive data within their company are stored.
“The AI is being found in everything, from everyday workloads to the strategy of large images, but cybersecurity concerns are at the forefront and at the center of the AI economy,” said Brittany Murrey, an executive vice president of Scholas’s talent solutions. “Our research suggests that employees are ready and ready to increase in order to protect sensitive data, which is a crucial step. Offering comprehensive training and keeping ahead of threats, companies can adopt innovations in the AI without sacrificing security.”
The data centers: The facilities where the servers and network equipment are stored and distributed on a large scale: they have become essential for companies that manage large quantities of customers and customer data. No wonder they are booming around the world. Almost all business executives (95%) and 89% of employees believe that they will only be more members of a growing economy.
Because AI plays a more central role in daily life, 66% of all respondents see it as the main engine of growth in the data center industry.
Despite this forecast, just over half (57%) of C-Suite leaders and only 37% of employees feel “very confident” that the industry will be able to keep up with the growing demand for data centers for the next five years.
Both those responsible for the decision and workers agree that cybersecurity (82%) technical skills are crucial to data center professionals, while essential professional development skills such as problem solving (79%) and communication (61%) also have great demand.
As organizations are scared to meet this increasing demand, they face challenges such as “recruiting and retaining talent”, “changes in regulatory fulfillment” and “current talent that is achieved.”
“Data centers have become the spine of our increasingly digital economy, providing the capacity and infrastructure in which modern companies trust,” said Murrey. “There is still a belief that only large companies need robust cybersecurity measures, but in fact, all organizations, large or small, have risks. Strengthen security practices, invest in the right talent and create reliable data infrastructure will help ensure sustainable growth for everyone in this connected landscape.”
Survey Methodology:
Talker Research surveyed 1,000 C-site administrators and direct cybersecurity and data centers, and 1,000 American occupied technology; The survey was commissioned by Scholas and was administered and made online by Talker Research between February 26 and March 5, 2025.
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