A Eurobarometer survey published on Wednesday 22 May shows that the shortage of cyber-skills in the EU is worsening, and that the Union needs more cybersecurity specialists in all businesses, given the upsurge in new threats.
While the survey reveals a general consensus that cybersecurity is a priority for businesses (71% respond favourably), the main challenge is to act on these needs. 74% of companies have not provided training or raised awareness of cybersecurity among their employees, and 68% said that no training or awareness of cybersecurity was necessary.
However, a growing number of attacks are occurring within the EU. In 2024, the Commission earmarked €10 million to support projects aimed at implementing e-skills training programmes for SMEs, start-ups and the public sector.
The total amount invested since 2021 in initiatives of this kind, in collaboration with the Member States and private sector partners, is around €600 million.
See the survey: https://aeur.eu/f/cbr (Original version in French by Isalia Stieffatre)