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Written by: Charles Weaver, co-founder of MSPAlliance
As we all watch this global pandemic wreak havoc on our economies, the United States saw over 3 million unemployment claims this month. This is related to the COVID-19 outbreak. But, with every downside, there is a positive. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, by 2021, there will be approximately 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions.
One person’s plight is another person’s opportunity. How do we match up unemployment today with solving the cybersecurity staffing gap of tomorrow? I have a few ideas.
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If the well is dry, look for a new one. It is no secret that MSPs have had difficulty filling positions on a consistent basis. Whether it is sales, technical, or customer support, MSP owners and operators have been fighting the staffing battle for many years. This should come as no secret as part of the reason MSPs have experienced massive growth over the last 30 years is that they have a large bench of talent available to be “lent out” to customers facing those same staffing challenges.
Knowing there are millions of newly unemployed right now could present a timely opportunity for MSPs needing to staff up for future growth. True, these unemployed are likely not cybersecurity professionals, it nevertheless offers a chance for MSPs to onboard new team members and begin the training process.