54% of cybersecurity professionals say seeking an apprenticeship, internship, or mentor is among the most valuable steps for anyone entering the field.
54% of cybersecurity professionals say seeking an apprenticeship, internship, or mentor is among the most valuable steps for anyone entering the field. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ISSA & Omdia in June 2026. It covers topics including Career Development, Workforce. The original data appears in Life and Times of The Cybersecurity Professional VIII . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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54% of cybersecurity professionals say seeking an apprenticeship, internship, or mentor is among the most valuable steps for anyone entering the field. This data was published by ISSA & Omdia and covers Career Development, Workforce.
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This statistic comes from Life and Times of The Cybersecurity Professional VIII , published by ISSA & Omdia on June 20, 2026. You can view the original report at https://issa.org/life-and-times-of-cybersecurity-professionals-volume-viii/.
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This statistic relates to Career Development, Workforce. Browse more statistics on Career Development or from ISSA & Omdia.