Mismatch di competenze (skills mismatch) is the gap between the skills employers need and those available among workers. It can arise when job requirements change faster than education, training, or workplace experience can keep pace.
In cybersecurity, this gap can leave teams without enough expertise to configure systems securely, assess AI-generated outputs, or recognize suspicious activity. During digital transformation, employees may understand parts of a workflow but lack the skills to oversee it end to end, increasing reliance on errors or informal workarounds. Organizations can reduce these risks through continuous training, reskilling, and upskilling, alongside clear procedures for human review and escalation.