A recent report by CyberSN has revealed a concerning trend in cybersecurity job postings in the US [2] [6], with a significant decrease in certain roles and an increase in others.
Description
The report highlights a 22% decrease in cybersecurity job postings from 2022 to 2023 [1] [4] [5], with research roles experiencing a 69% drop [4]. Engineer roles [2] [4], including Insider Threat Analysts [1] [5] [6], Product Security Engineers [1] [2] [4] [5] [6], DevSecOps [1] [2] [4] [5] [6], and Security Engineers [1] [2] [5] [6], also saw significant decreases in job ads [2], ranging from 21% to 62%. In contrast, response roles saw a 100% increase in job postings [1] [2] [4]. Economic pressures and regulatory changes are influencing strategic priorities in cybersecurity [2] [4] [5], according to Chief Security & Technology Officer Dom Glavach. A separate study by ISC2 in October 2023 found a global cybersecurity workforce gap of four million people [4], representing a 12.6% increase from 2022 [2] [4]. Talent acquisition and retention remain challenges in the cybersecurity labor market [1].
Conclusion
To address the decline in cybersecurity job postings [1], cybersecurity professionals are encouraged to upskill and reskill [3], while organizations should invest in talent development and retention strategies [3]. By tackling the root causes of the cybersecurity skills gap and promoting continuous learning [3], the US can better defend against evolving cyber threats and safeguard critical digital infrastructure [3].
References
[1] https://bitperfect.pe/en/declining-cybersecurity-job-postings-could-pose-threat-to-national-security/
[2] https://ciso2ciso.com/alarming-decline-in-cybersecurity-job-postings-in-the-us-source-www-infosecurity-magazine-com/
[3] https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast/2050/transcript
[4] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/alarming-decline-cyber-jobs-us/
[5] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-security-at-risk-as-essential-cybersecurity-roles-face-sharp-decline-302121096.html
[6] https://securitydive.in/2024/04/19/national-security-at-risk-as-essential-cybersecurity-roles-face-sharp-decline/
