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INE Security Alert: Research Shows Purple Team Skills Drive Job Security as Cybersecurity Pros Seek Career Stability
Cary, NC, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research reveals that cybersecurity professionals with purple team capabilities – skills that blend offensive and defensive expertise – are in high demand, and have the potential to command salaries significantly higher than traditional specialists. The industry research findings, highlighted as part of INE Security's comprehensive two-month study of career trends in cybersecurity, reinforce how industry professionals are adapting to both economic pressures and evolving threat landscapes by developing cross-functional skills that bridge traditional red team and blue team disciplines. "We're seeing a fundamental shift in what makes cybersecurity professionals valuable," said Tracy Wallace, Director of Content Development at INE Security. "While the broader tech sector has lost over 300,000 jobs in the past two years, cybersecurity professionals with specialized purple team skills are not only keeping their positions – they're actually advancing, thriving, and proving that they possess strong earning power." Research Findings Paint Clear Picture INE Security's analysis of current market conditions reveals several key trends driving the rise of purple team capabilities: Salary Premium: Purple team positions command salaries ranging from $57,000 to $186,000, representing an 18% premium over traditional single-discipline security roles, according to ZipRecruiter. Market Demand: Despite 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally, 64% of organizations cite skills gaps rather than headcount as their primary security challenge (2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study). Career Advancement: Professionals with purple team experience show faster progression to senior and leadership roles, as organizations value comprehensive security understanding. "When organizations face budget pressure, they keep the people who can handle multiple responsibilities,' Wallace explained. 'Purple team professionals represent exactly that kind of versatility." Economic Uncertainty Drives Skill Convergence Cybersecurity professionals are navigating an increasingly complex career landscape. While the broader technology sector faces layoffs and budget constraints, cybersecurity remains a growth area, albeit one with changing requirements. Current economic pressures and evolving threats are creating demand for cybersecurity professionals who understand both sides of the security equation. The 2024 ISC² Cybersecurity Workforce Study supports these findings, showing that nearly two-thirds of cybersecurity leaders (64%) believe that skills gaps can have a more negative impact than staffing shortages, and 90% currently have one or more skills gaps on their cybersecurity teams. "Economic turbulence has a way of separating essential highly specialized skills from nice-to-have specializations," Wallace noted. "Organizations under financial pressure need security staff who can adapt, collaborate, and deliver results regardless of resource constraints." Scarcity Creates Value in a Competitive Market INE Security's analysis of current purple team job postings reveals consistent compensation patterns across major employers: Meta's Offensive Security Engineer, Purple Team: $117,000-$137,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package (Washington, DC) KBR's Red Team Operator, Blue/Red Cooperative Operations: $80,700-$121,000 (Washington, DC) Kroll's Purple Team Specialist: $100,000-$140,000 (Remote positions available) JPMorgan Chase Purple Team Operator: $80,000-$120,000 (Dallas, TX) These positions represent a premium over traditional single-discipline security roles, with the limited supply of qualified candidates driving competitive compensation packages. Career Resiliency Through Adaptation INE Security's ongoing focus on cybersecurity career resilience has revealed that sustainable cybersecurity careers require continuous adaptation rather than static specialization. Purple team approaches provide a framework for ongoing learning that remains relevant regardless of how specific technologies or threats evolve. The research shows that professionals who develop purple team capabilities early in their careers demonstrate greater long-term earning potential and job satisfaction. These individuals often become the bridges between different organizational functions, making them indispensable during both growth and contraction phases. "The most bulletproof careers are built on adaptability rather than narrow expertise," Wallace noted. "Purple teams teach you to think systematically about security challenges, communicate across disciplines, and adapt to new situations. Those capabilities transfer regardless of what specific technologies you're working with." About INE Security:INE Security is the premier provider of online networking and cybersecurity training and cybersecurity certifications. Harnessing a powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, a global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE Security is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide for cybersecurity training in business and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. INE Security's suite of learning paths and preparation for professional certifications offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cybersecurity and is committed to delivering advanced technical training for cybersecurity jobs while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in an IT career. CONTACT: Kathryn Brown INE kbrown@ Sie sich an, um Ihr Portfolio aufzurufen.


Business Wire
14-05-2025
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Cyera Launches Industry's First DSPM Certification to Close the AI Data Security Gap
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cyera, the world's fastest-growing data security company, today announced the launch of the Certified DSPM Architect program – the first tool-agnostic certification designed to advance the data security community's understanding of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). The age of AI is here, and it's powered by data. But while enterprises race to adopt AI, many are flying blind when it comes to the most basic element of trust: understanding and securing their data. 'We're experiencing a once-in-a-generation tech shift, but data is still the unmanned corner of security,' said Jason Clark, Chief Strategy Officer, Cyera. 'DSPM is becoming the fastest-growing security category with 75% of organizations saying they will adopt DSPM by mid-2025. Our goal with this program is simple: give security professionals a no-fluff, high-impact way to take control of their data risk and become leaders in secure AI adoption.' Why Now: A Tidal Wave of Data, a Shortage of Expertise Data is the fastest-growing business resource in the world, projected to surpass 181 zettabytes by 2025. But as cloud sprawl accelerates, many organizations still can't answer the basics around their most valuable asset, such as: where is our sensitive data, who has access to it, and how is the data being used or misused. Simultaneously, the industry is facing a deep skills gap: 4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally (ISC² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, 2023) 58% of security leaders cite lack of training as a top breach cause (Fortinet 2024 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report) 57% of organizations say their teams are understaffed 'Security teams don't just need more tools - they need a comprehensive strategy that aligns tools, processes, and people to create a modern data security program,' said Pete Chronis, former CISO, Paramount and Cyera Advisor. 'This certification helps practitioners gain the skills needed to lay the foundation for comprehensive, modern data security capabilities companies need to compete responsibly in the new AI age.' Real Skills for Real-World Risk The Certified DSPM Architect program is structured around the data lifecycle, from discovery and governance to protection, monitoring, and secure destruction. Built by veteran data security practitioners, including CISOs such as Lamont Orange (Netskope), Pete Chronis (Paramount, WarnerMedia, Earthlink), Mike Eisenberg (Coalfire, Optiv, Aon, McDonald's), Norm Kromberg (NetSPI, SouthernCarlson, ACI Worldwide), and Nathan Smolenski (Netskope, Corvus) the certification brings practical, real-world insights and includes: A DSPM maturity model to benchmark your organization's current posture A structured framework for planning near-, mid-, and long-term improvements CPE Credit Eligible, a digital badge for LinkedIn, and a professional certificate Best of all, it's completely tool-agnostic, and there's no need to use (or buy) any specific product to participate. For a limited time, the course will be offered as a complimentary benefit for the data security community. This includes, security practitioners managing day-to-day operations, compliance officers aligning controls to regulation, CISOs building long-term strategies, and other data security professionals seeking to be equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and vocabulary to lead. Enrollment Now Open The Certified DSPM Architect course is available online starting today. Read why Cyera is launching the Certified DSPM Architect course, and register and learn more here. Cyera Cyera is the fastest-growing data security company in the $24 billion data security market. Its AI-powered platform gives organizations a complete view of where their data lives, how it's used, and how to keep it safe, so they can reduce risk and unlock the full value of their data, wherever it is. Backed by top-tier investors including Sequoia, Accel, and Coatue, Cyera's unified data security platform helps businesses discover, secure, and leverage their most valuable asset- data, and eliminate blind spots, cut alert noise, and protect sensitive information across the cloud, SaaS, databases, AI ecosystems, and on-premise environments. Recent innovations like Cyera's Omni DLP extend this platform with adaptive, AI-native data loss protection, bringing real-time intelligence and contextual understanding to how data moves and is used across the enterprise.