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Fortinet Report Reveals Cybersecurity Hiring Stalls as Nearly Half of IT Leaders Face Corporate Pushback
Cybersecurity skills gap challenges persist in a high-stakes landscape where cybercriminals weaponize AI and IT professionals lack proficiency to use AI defensivelySUNNYVALE, Calif., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today released the 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, revealing the emerging and persistent challenges organizations face as they grapple with ongoing cybersecuri
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