Cybersecurity Insights 2025: Talent, Threats & Readiness
Sarah Dolan • September 30, 2025

Cybersecurity Talent & Threat Insights 2025

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly — with new threats, growing regulatory pressures, and an ongoing shortage of skilled professionals. To better understand how organisations are preparing for these challenges, Mason Alexander surveyed professionals across the cybersecurity industry.

Cybersecurity Insights 2025: Talent, Threats & Readiness

Our report, “Cybersecurity Insights 2025: Talent, Threats & Readiness” shares the results of this survey, providing you with data-driven perspectives on:

  • How companies are structuring their cybersecurity functions
  • The biggest threats organisations face today
  • Skills that are hardest to hire (and why)
  • Key barriers to attracting and retaining cybersecurity talent
  • Where companies stand on AI in cybersecurity and readiness for NIS2


For employers:
it highlights current workforce challenges, skills shortages, and strategies to stay competitive in a tight cyber talent market.

For job seekers: it reveals where demand is highest and which skills are most valued by employers in 2025.

Download the report today to gain actionable insights and stay ahead in one of the most critical areas of business.

Looking to strengthen your cybersecurity team? Learn more about how Mason Alexander can support your hiring needs on our Cyber Recruitment page.

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