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) — SkimNews
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- CyberSN's Cybersecurity Jobs Report found US cybersecurity job postings fell 26.4% year-over-year to approximately 236,000 roles from January to September — a four-year low for the market
- AI security engineer demand soared by more than 200% over the same period, bucking the broader decline in traditional cybersecurity hiring
Why it matters: The 26.4% YoY drop in overall US cybersecurity postings to a four-year low of ~236K roles contrasts sharply with a 200%+ surge in AI security engineer demand, showing employers are cutting traditional security headcount while competing intensely for a narrow subset of AI-experienced talent. For the broader cybersecurity workforce, the shrinking ~236K posting pool makes the market materially tougher.
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