Overall, 27 percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that recent university graduates in cybersecurity were ready for work challenges in 2024. On the other hand, only six percent of respondents strongly disagreed on the readiness of fresh cybersecurity graduates.
Preparedness of recent university graduates in cybersecurity for work challenges in 2024
cybersecurity professionals who hold the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification or have registered information security job titles.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "To what extent do you agree or disagree that recent university graduates in cybersecurity are well prepared for the cybersecurity challenges in your organization?"
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ISACA. (October 1, 2024). Preparedness of recent university graduates in cybersecurity for work challenges in 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 02, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1322394/cybersecurity-university-graduates-ready-worldwide/
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ISACA. (2024). Preparedness of recent university graduates in cybersecurity for work challenges in 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 02, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1322394/cybersecurity-university-graduates-ready-worldwide/
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