CyberSN: US cybersecurity job postings fell 26.4% YoY to a four-year low of ~236K roles from January to September; AI security engineer demand soared by 200%+ (Kevin Townsend/SecurityWeek)
The US cybersecurity job market experienced a significant downturn, with openings decreasing by 26.4% year-over-year, reaching its lowest point since 2018. The report also indicates a substantial increase in demand for AI security engineers, with a surge of over 200% compared to the previous year. Cybersecurity professionals are expected to remain in high demand due to the increasing threat of cyberattacks and the need for advanced security measures.
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AI security engineer demand increased by over 200% compared to the previous year.: AI security engineer demand increased by over 200% compared to the previous year.
Cybersecurity professionals will remain in high demand due to cyber threats and advanced…: Cybersecurity professionals will remain in high demand due to cyber threats and advanced security measures.
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