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Long Onboarding Times Can Cause Cybersecurity Skill Decay

Alexander Chua October 6, 2026
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Long onboarding times can cause cybersecurity skill decay according to HR Dive.

Talent Pipeline Concerns

Even in a high-demand, high-skill workforce like cybersecurity, the talent pipeline may still move dangerously slow according to HR Dive.

SkillBit Report Findings

SkillBit said in a report that the talent pipeline may still move dangerously slow.

Onboarding and Skill Decay

Long onboarding times can cause cybersecurity skill decay as stated in the report covered by HR Dive.

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