Building a Skilled Cyber Security Workforce in Latin America
Insights from Chile, Colombia and Mexico
As societies become increasingly digital, the importance of cyber security has grown significantly for individuals, companies, and nations. The rising number of cyber attacks surpasses the existing defense capabilities, partly due to a shortage of skilled cyber security professionals. This report delves into the analysis of the demand for cyber security experts in Latin America, using information from online job postings in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. The analysis investigates recent trends in job demand for various cyber security roles, the geographical distribution of cyber security job postings, and the evolving skill requirements in this field. Additionally, the report focuses on the supply side by examining the landscape of cyber security education and training programmes in Colombia. It explores the different types of programmes offered in vocational and higher education, the characteristics of learners enrolled in these programmes, and their outcomes. Lastly, the report examines policies and initiatives implemented in Colombia to enhance the accessibility and relevance of cyber security education and training programmes. This report is part of a broader initiative that examines the evolution of policies and experiences in the cyber security profession around the world.
Résumé
L’Amérique latine n’échappe pas aux enjeux mondiaux de la cybersécurité, qui vont croissant. Sa transformation numérique à un rythme soutenu et les progrès de la connectivité la rendent en effet vulnérable aux cybermenaces. Les individus comme les entreprises se trouvent ainsi de plus en plus exposés aux cyberattaques au fur et à mesure que s’accroît leur dépendance aux technologies numériques pour de nombreux aspects de leur vie et de leurs activités quotidiennes. La région possède en outre des actifs importants ainsi qu’une infrastructure essentielle qui pourraient constituer autant de cibles de choix pour les cybercriminels. La formation d’un solide effectif de spécialistes de la cybersécurité est essentielle à la sauvegarde de ses actifs numériques, au maintien de sa stabilité économique et à la protection de la vie privée et de la sécurité de sa population.
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