Cybersecurity roles among most in-demand in US amid rising data breaches

The digital age has seen a 70% increase in global cybersecurity spending over four years and a sharp rise in data breaches, driving the demand for cybersecurity professionals. Despite growing demand, supply is struggling to keep pace with 70% of organizations reporting increased risk due to skill shortages. With information security analysts ranked the fifth fastest-growing profession, sectors are likely to face increased vulnerabilities due to automation, escalating cybercrime costs, and sophisticated cyberattacks.