Cybersecurity jobs account for 20% of overall IT hiring activity
Cybersecurity job postings are experiencing an upward trend, accounting for 20% of IT hiring activity this year compared to 18% in 2020, according to an analysis by the IT industry trade association CompTIA.
The research showed that a total of 529,123 cybersecurity job postings were made this year through September, up from last year’s 456,363.
CompTIA executive VP for research and market intelligence Tim Herbert said that this year has been a “challenging period” on cybersecurity due to attacks on digital infrastructure, ransomware threats and security issues brought on by the pandemic.
Herbert added that the tight cybersecurity labor market means that companies should start upskilling their employees.
Related news
- Blackstone acquires majority stake in VFS Global · 13 Oct
- Data access is now a right and privilege – DICT · 13 Oct
- New POGO tax may drive office vacancy rates to near two-decade high · 13 Oct
Disclosure: Outsource Accelerator uses AI tools in the backend of its editorial workflow. Every article is reviewed and verified by a human editor before publication.
Stay ahead of the outsourcing industry. Join thousands of business leaders who rely on Outsource Accelerator for the news, trends, and expert insights that matter. Subscribe to our free newsletter and never miss an update.
