South Africa: 63% of cybersecurity roles unfilled amid skills shortage

In South Africa, 63% of cybersecurity positions are partially or fully unfilled, according to a 2024 CSIR survey. ISACA reports 65% of organisations have unfilled roles, while INTERPOL links AI to more than half of Africa's cybercrime cases in 2025.

• 63% of South African cybersecurity roles unfilled, per 2024 CSIR survey
• ISACA: 65% of organisations have unfilled cybersecurity positions
• INTERPOL: AI linked to over 50% of Africa's cybercrime in 2025
• IBM: AI-driven attacks up 56% year on year, one in four firms breached