Forty percent of respondents in India said their cyber security teams are understaffed, according to ISACA’s ninth annual research report on the cyber security threat landscape, hiring, and budgets. The research said progress has been made in addressing employee retention, but it continues to be a challenge. “The soft skills gaps we see among cyber security professionals are part of a concerning systemic issue that our industry needs to take seriously,” said Jon Brandt, ISACA’s director of Professional Practices and Innovation. “A collaborative approach is needed that goes beyond traditional academia to involve hands-on training, mentorship, and other learning pathways that can make an impact on the integrity of the profession as a whole.” Enterprises should take proactive steps to leverage available human resources to upskill and reskill staff,” said RV Raghu, ISACA Ambassador in India and former ISACA board director.