Demand for cryptocurrency skills surges, but lacks cyber security expertise


Trend Micro warns the lack of cybersecurity skills in cryptocurrency environments could be dangerous for firms.

Demand for skills in cryptocurrencies is growing, but security expertise isn’t keeping up, leaving businesses open to attack, a report by Trend Micro has revealed.

In the cryptocurrency world, businesses are seeking employees with a knowledge of blockchain, finance, Java, bitcoin and Javascript, but crucially missing from the list is cybersecurity knowledge.

“Cryptocurrency has exploded as a popular way to support digital transactions, and these figures show that organisations are seeking more skills to take advantage of lower fees and instant payments,” said Bharat Mistry, principal security strategist, Trend Micro.

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Source: ITPro