Encouragingly, some organizations acknowledge this imbalance and are taking steps to address it. Among experts surveyed during the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025, 34% reported that their organizations provide formal, structured guidance or support – such as programmes, training or services – to smaller or less resourced partners. A further 31% said their organizations offer informal or ad hoc assistance.20% 40% 60% 80%Does your organization’s workforce have the skills needed to achieve its current cybersecurity objectives? 100% Yes, we have the people and skills we need today No, we are missing critical people and skillsLatin America and the Caribbean 65% 35%Sub-Saharan Africa 63% 37%North America 48% 52%Middle East and North Africa 47% 53%East Asia and Paciﬁc 44% 56%Europe and Central Asia 43% 57%South Asia 43% 57% 0%Regional perspectives on cyber skills shortages FIGURE 44 Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 51