Cybersecurity Skills Needs Analysis in Belgium

Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical field in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. In the ICT-sector in particular the need for highly skilled workers has increase in the recent years. The concern about the mismatch between the cybersecurity programme supply in training institutions and the employers’ demand in the job market in all sectors seems to be growing.

In this report, CyberHub Belgium examines the current landscape of cybersecurity roles and skills in Belgium, identifying gaps between the capabilities taught in educational programs and the actual needs of employers. The objective is to analyse the cybersecurity market demands thoroughly and compare them to the skills offered by a diverse and representative sample of educational establishments.

Key cybersecurity roles identified in Belgium include Cybersecurity Implementer, Cyber Incident Responder, CISO, Cybersecurity Architect, and Cyber Legal, Policy & Compliance Officer. These positions make up a significant share of current professionals and job vacancies, with notable growth expected in demand. Essential skills for these roles encompass incident management, information security, cloud security, and crucial transversal skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. The findings highlight the urgent need for a skilled workforce to tackle the escalating cybersecurity challenges faced by both public and private sectors in Belgium.

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