Market Growth Leads To Better Job Opportunities

Uploaded on 2020-02-07 in JOBS-Careers, FREE TO VIEW

The shortage of cyber security professionals in the EMEA region touched 291,000 in 2019, up from 142,000 in 2018 as the increase in hiring demand was much higher than the number of skilled professionals available, (ISC)² latest Cybersecurity Workforce Study has revealed.

The study was based on the number of cyber security professionals employed by organisations across all sectors and the demand for such professionals in countries like the United States, the UK, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Mexico.

It found that presently there are around 2.8 million cyber security workers in these countries, with the United States accounting for 804,700 workers, the UK accounting for 289,000 workers. Mexico accounting for 341,000 workers and South Korea accounting for 201,000 workers. In Europe, the UK has more than twice as many cyber security professionals compared to France (121,000) and Germany (133,000).

As Internet crimes grows worldwide, cybersecurity firms are having trouble attracting and keeping skilled workers to help protect networks.

Cybersecurity firms are having trouble attracting and keeping skilled workers to help protect networks. Some 2.8 million professionals work in cybersecurity, but an additional 4 million trained workers would be needed to close the skills gap and properly defend organisations.

The lightening-speed development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the fact that your own fridge can tell you when to buy milk, means that cyber security is something which we’re all now familiar with, hearing almost daily about glitches, wins or innovation in the news.   

Bringing cyber issues into the public consciousness and emphasising the importance of building secure strategies could offer any number of cyber job opportunities. It’s undeniably a burgeoning sector which can only grow, both in importance and in demand for talent.

Cyber trends
Some of the current and emerging issues in the industry are:

  • Remote working in a secure manner: The combination of changing working practices and the IoT means that there are increased risks for those who work remotely. Finding ways to ensure security can exist in this flexible environment is crucial.
  • Skills shortages: There’s a huge concern that talent pools, particularly in the defence sector, are diminishing. However, this presents massive opportunities for attracting young people into cyber roles. 
  • Businesses will take greater action: Further growth of the IoT will prompt more businesses to invest and build cyber security into their products / processes, or risk data breaches and the inevitable customer anger.
  • Permanent hires: In recruitment, there’s a shift towards permanent hires over contractors. This is to retain talent and knowledge in-house, understandably, and to prevent any vulnerabilities being exposed when contractors take up assignments elsewhere.

Advanced Resource Managers:           CNBC:             teiss:

You Might Also Read:

Looking For A Career In Cybersecurity?:

Pay Rates For Security Professionals:

 

 

 

« WEBINAR: How To Leverage Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) In AWS Investigations
The Geopolitics Of Cybersecurity »

Infosecurity Europe
CyberSecurity Jobsite
Perimeter 81
Cyrin

Real Attacks. Real Tools. Real Scenarios.
Schedule a demo

Sign Up: Cyber Security Intelligence Newsletter

Directory of Suppliers

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout

DigitalStakeout enables cyber security professionals to reduce cyber risk to their organization with proactive security solutions, providing immediate improvement in security posture and ROI.

MIRACL

MIRACL

MIRACL provides the world’s only single step Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) which can replace passwords on 100% of mobiles, desktops or even Smart TVs.

CYRIN

CYRIN

CYRIN® Cyber Range. Real Tools, Real Attacks, Real Scenarios. See why leading educational institutions and companies in the U.S. have begun to adopt the CYRIN® system.

IT Governance

IT Governance

IT Governance is a leading global provider of information security solutions. Download our free guide and find out how ISO 27001 can help protect your organisation's information.

The PC Support Group

The PC Support Group

A partnership with The PC Support Group delivers improved productivity, reduced costs and protects your business through exceptional IT, telecoms and cybersecurity services.

CERT-SE

CERT-SE

CERT-SE is the national and governmental Computer Security Incident Response Team of Sweden.

SBS CyberSecurity

SBS CyberSecurity

SBS CyberSecurity is a premier cybersecurity consulting and audit firm.

ACI Solutions

ACI Solutions

ACI Solutions is a managed IT services and network security provider working with diverse global commercial, government and public sector clients.

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)

CSIS collects and analyzes threat-related information concerning the security of Canada in areas including terrorism, espionage, WMD, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.

Temasoft

Temasoft

TEMASOFT is a software company focused on developing security and infrastructure products.

BEAM Teknoloji

BEAM Teknoloji

BEAM Technology is an independent Software Quality and Security Testing Center in Turkey.

Emagined Security

Emagined Security

Emagined Security is a leading provider of professional services for Information Security and Compliance solutions.

CybrHawk

CybrHawk

CybrHawk is a leading provider of information security-driven risk intelligence solutions focused solely on protecting clients from cyber-attacks.

LeadingIT

LeadingIT

Leading IT provides IT support, cloud computing, email support, cybersecurity, networking and firewall services to Chicagoland businesses.

Allied Telesis

Allied Telesis

Allied Telesis delivers the secure, flexible, and agile solutions needed to meet the expectations of any industry’s critical mission.

Istari

Istari

ISTARI is a new kind of cyber risk management company. We’re an agile collective of best-in-class capabilities and experts, who build ongoing partnerships with clients.

CCX Technologies

CCX Technologies

CCX Technologies design and develop a wide range of cybersecurity and testing solutions for the aviation, and military and government markets.

StealthMole

StealthMole

StealthMole is a deep and dark web threat intelligence company that delivers a cloud-based, unified platform for digital investigation, risk assessment, and threat monitoring.

Cyber Defense International (CDI)

Cyber Defense International (CDI)

At CDI, we utilize decades of experience in designing and building large-scale cybersecurity programs, creating tailored solutions and services that protect businesses from cyber threats.

PureSoftware

PureSoftware

PureSoftware is a global software products and digital services company that is driving transformation for the world’s top organizations across various industry verticals.

SignPath

SignPath

SignPath provides leading-edge software and SaaS services that ensure code integrity from development to distribution.