This free PDF briefing and podcast by Peter Cobbe considers how organisations are facing a critical and escalating cybersecurity talent shortage, presenting "one of the most pressing challenges facing UK organisations in 2025." This shortage is a global issue, with an estimated "4 million positions in 2024" worldwide, but is particularly acute in the UK, where "50% increase in cybersecurity job postings over the past two years" is met with a "declining number of qualified candidates per position." The report outlines the scope and impact of this gap, its root causes, and provides a comprehensive framework of actionable recommendations for organisations to attract, develop, and retain cybersecurity professionals, ultimately enhancing their cyber resilience. The aim is to stimulate thinking and feedback/critique is welcome to keep improving content.