Core Insights - The report indicates a global cybersecurity talent gap reaching 4.8 million by 2025, representing a 19% year-on-year increase [1][5]. Group 1: Talent Demand and Supply - Cybersecurity operations roles continue to dominate, accounting for 26.8% of positions, with companies favoring candidates with 3-5 years of experience and practical skills [2]. - 28.2% of job postings require candidates to have 3-5 years of experience, while practical experience and skills are prioritized at 76.2% and 72.2%, respectively [2]. - A total of 792 universities in China offer cybersecurity programs, which is 27.1% of all higher education institutions [9]. Group 2: Educational Initiatives - By 2025, 65.9% of universities will introduce AI security courses, a 15 percentage point increase from 2024 [2]. - 91.3% of institutions have established training labs, but only 52.4% offer sufficient internship and practical training projects [2]. - Experts recommend integrating large model security into mandatory courses and establishing a national strategy for "AI + security" talent [4]. Group 3: Talent Development Challenges - The talent shortage is evident at multiple levels, including high, medium, and low-skilled positions, indicating a general supply-demand imbalance [8]. - The nature of cybersecurity, being adversarial, leads to a lack of practical training in educational programs [10]. - The rapid evolution of internet technology necessitates ongoing attention to talent development, as highlighted in recent national policies [12]. Group 4: Collaborative Training Approaches - An ecological training model is essential, involving collaboration among government, educational institutions, enterprises, and society to create a comprehensive talent ecosystem [14].