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Your organization faces growing pressure from AI-driven threats, evolving cyber risks, and an ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage. Fortinet’s 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report gives you insights from 2,750 IT and cybersecurity leaders worldwide on AI adoption, breach trends, recruiting challenges, board readiness, certifications, and workforce development. Discover how organizations are using AI, training, and broader recruiting strategies to strengthen resilience and improve security operations. For research-backed insights on how you can better prepare your team, download your complimentary copy of the report by filling out the form.<\/p>\n

View: 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AI is transforming cybersecurity, but it’s also increasing pressure on already stretched security teams.
\nFortinet’s 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report shows how organizations are addressing talent shortages, breach recovery challenges, AI adoption, and cyber resilience. Based on research from 2,750 IT and cybersecurity leaders worldwide, the report gives you practical insights to help strengthen hiring, training, retention, and security operations. 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