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DICT: Low salary discourages cybersecurity experts from joining gov't


Published on 2024-12-09 22:00:47 - MSN
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  • The government is in urgent need of cybersecurity experts, but due to low salaries, only a few are applying for these positions, an official from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said on Monday.

The article from MSN discusses the challenges the Philippine government faces in attracting cybersecurity experts due to low salary offerings. According to the article, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has noted that the government's salary scale is not competitive enough to lure skilled cybersecurity professionals away from the private sector, where compensation is significantly higher. This issue was highlighted by DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, who mentioned that the government's pay for cybersecurity roles is considerably lower than what private companies offer, leading to a shortage of experts in government positions. The lack of competitive salaries not only hampers the government's ability to build robust cybersecurity defenses but also affects the overall digital security landscape of the country. The article also touches on the broader implications of this salary disparity, including the potential for increased cyber threats and vulnerabilities in government systems.

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