The ROI of Resilience: The Business Value of Cybersecurity Talent Best Practices
Skills-based, talent-friendly practices
save over $125,000 per cyber worker
The cyber talent pipeline is broken — fixing it is a win-win for everyone
Cybersecurity teams face a growing challenge: rising demand for cyber talent alongside tightening labor supply. In this environment, workforce resilience becomes a strategic advantage.
A new report from FourOne Insights and Women in CyberSecurity (“WiCyS”), The ROI of Resilience, identifies the cybersecurity talent practices that provide measurable financial returns, and quantifies the value they deliver — both for workers and employers.
Key Insights
Skills-based, talent-friendly practices drive significant business value
Employer practices such as mentorships, personalized training pathways, and skills-based workforce planning can save over $125,000 per employee through better retention and faster hiring.
Better workforce practices benefit everyone and expand leadership pathways
Employees resoundingly value high-impact practices, and firms implementing best practices show 10-20% higher female representation in cybersecurity leadership.
Adoption of best practices are uneven
Many of the most valuable talent practices are used by fewer than 55% of employers, creating opportunities for organizations to strengthen their talent strategies.
Third-party partnerships ease adoption of best practices
Partnerships with external membership organizations help firms adopt best practices. On average, these partnerships help organizations fill roles 16% faster and save $71,800 in lost productivity.
Download the report below to learn how leading organizations are building more resilient cybersecurity workforces while improving the bottom line.