We are concerned about the ongoing skills shortage, as recognised in both the Government and industry’s regular reporting on cybersecurity skills in the labour market, and believe that the shortage will be exacerbated further as the product safety regime comes into force. We support industry’s calls for the Government to do more to address this issue. The Government should also take steps to support the availability of free courses across the country, encourage more professionals to become cybersecurity educators, improve the provision of core professional skills among the existing workforce and incentivise industry to improve hiring practices and retention rates.