2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap

 

Your organization faces growing pressure from AI-driven threats, evolving cyber risks, and an ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage. Fortinet's 2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Global Research Report gives you insights from 2,750 IT and cybersecurity leaders worldwide on AI adoption, breach trends, recruiting challenges, board readiness, certifications, and workforce development. Discover how organizations are using AI, training, and broader recruiting strategies to strengthen resilience and improve security operations. For research-backed insights on how you can better prepare your team, download your complimentary copy of the report by filling out the form.

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2026 Cybersecurity Skills Gap published by KNC Strategic Services

As a trusted Cybersecurity Services Provider, we cater to a diverse  range  of  industries  
including  government, transportation,  utilities,  defense  industrial  base  and commercial
organizations.

Our end-to-end services are designed to assist organizations throughout their lifecycle, from
inception to maintaining a resilient cybersecurity posture. Our boutique approach means we’re not
limited to one aspect of cybersecurity. Embrace the peace of mind that comes with knowing your
cybersecurity is in expert hands.

We work with the CISA Assessment Evaluation and Standardization (AES) program to conduct non
tier-one assessments of High-Value Assets (HVA) for Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial
entities.

We are a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. At KNC Strategic Services, we believe in
making a difference. We commit 10% of our annual profit to support military and
veteran families in need.

We help you manage cybersecurity risk through:


• Governance, Risk and Compliance Consulting
• Assessments Services
• Managed Security Services

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Regulatory Compliance Consulting (CMMC/CSF/DFARS/RMF/NERC)
• Cybersecurity Program Implementation
• vCISO Service
• Policies, Plans, and Procedures

MANAGED SECURITY SERVICES
• AEGIS powered by KNC (Managed GCC/High Platform)
• Microsoft 365/Azure Security Management
• Managed Continuous Compliance Service
• SOCaaS (Security Operations Center)

ASSESSMENT SERVICES
• Cyber Recon Threat Assessment
• CMMC C3PAO Assessment
• NIST 800-171 GAP Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Mock Assessment