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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

BIZARRE: Cybersecurity worker shortage could put aussies at risk | Mind Blowing Facts

Australian firms are being warned a lack of cybersecurity specialists could post a serious risk. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians could continue to have their data stolen in record numbers unless action is taken to boost the nation's cybersecurity workforce, a report warns. 

The call to action from security services firm StickmanCyber followed an analysis of Australian employment data showing the nation had fewer than 12,000 cybersecurity specialists, or one for every 240 businesses. 

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