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Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CyberSeek expands cybersecurity workforce data coverage and enhances user experience
Cybersecurity job postings of 514,000 up over prior reporting period DENVER, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Against a backdrop of uncertainty, employers across the economy continue to build their cybersecurity capacity through talent acquisition and skills development, according to new data from CyberSeek™, the most comprehensive source of information on the U.S. cybersecurity workforce. Employers in the private and public sectors deployed 514,359 job listings over the past 12 months1 in recruiting for dedicated cybersecurity jobs and adjacent technical positions with a heavy cybersecurity skills requirement. This represents an increase of nearly 57,000 listings, or 12% over the lull in hiring activity during the prior 12-month reporting period. The new CyberSeek data release and website refresh coincides with the 2025 NICE Conference & Expo, taking place in Denver. This year's conference theme 'Climbing Higher: Educating & Sustaining a Resilient Cybersecurity Workforce' reinforces the need for robust data and insights to inform strategic planning across private and public sector organizations. 'The cybersecurity workforce needs of organizations continue to climb higher and should compel us to scale and sustain education and workforce development programs,' said Rodney Petersen, director of NICE. 'The CyberSeek data, based on actual job postings, also reinforces the importance of employers providing realistic entry-level opportunities for aspiring cybersecurity workers and prioritizing the ongoing development of talent.' One of the new data additions to CyberSeek is the percent of cybersecurity job listings that cite an artificial intelligence (AI) skills requirement. Over the past 12 months, approximately 10% of employers recruiting for cybersecurity positions cited AI as a requirement. For other segments of employers, it may be an implied skill requirement not explicitly mentioned in the job listing. For the first time CyberSeek is providing a global cybersecurity employment baseline, which stands at an estimated 4,970,000, with a range estimate of 4.4m to 5.5m using lower-end and higher-end estimation factors. This figure encompasses dedicated cybersecurity professionals and adjacent IT professionals with significant cybersecurity responsibilities. 'Despite broader economic uncertainty, demand for cybersecurity talent remains high, with a workforce gap continuing to challenge both the public and private sectors,' said Matthew Walsh, Research Director at Lightcast. 'In this update to CyberSeek, Lightcast and CompTIA are proud to introduce a global estimate of the cybersecurity workforce, along with new insights on the growing intersection of cybersecurity and AI skills. These data provide valuable insights for employers, policymakers, educators, and jobseekers navigating today's evolving cybersecurity landscape.' Other new data enhancements include an updated mapping of employer job postings to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity. The CyberSeek-calculated supply-demand ratio is 74%, suggesting a larger gap between perceived employer cybersecurity staffing needs and the potential supply of talent. Other factors adding complexity to the dynamic include recruiting periods that are 21% longer on average, the emergence of yet-to-be-defined AI-enabled threats, the pace of technical and process change, and the ever-present challenges of continuous learning and skills development. 'The data reinforces the importance of a layered approach to cybersecurity defense strategies,' said Tim Herbert, chief research officer, CompTIA. 'This is especially critical in the emerging domains of AI (SecAI) and operational technology security (SecOT) where new security protocols and skills will be needed.' The latest CyberSeek release again shows cybersecurity talent needs spanning the country. Businesses of all sizes and every industry sector type, as well as state and local governments, must contend with decisions of building their cybersecurity teams through recruitment or internal development. The top 10 states account for approximately 55% of hiring activity via job posting volumes, with the remaining 45% among every other state. CyberSeek provides detailed, actionable data about the cybersecurity job market. It is a joint initiative of NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology focused on advancing cybersecurity education and workforce development; Lightcast, a leading authority on global job skills, workforce talent and labor market dynamics; and CompTIA, the world's leading information technology (IT) certification and training body. Visit to learn more. 1 12-month period spanning May 2024 through April 2025 2 12-month period spanning May 2024 through April 2025 | Some overlap in categories may exist View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CyberSeek
Independent Singapore
26-05-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Singapore job postings fall again in April, yet remain above pre-pandemic levels, ahead of UK, NZ, & Canada
Photo: Depositphotos/ Shadow_of_light (for illustration purposes only) SINGAPORE: Job postings in Singapore fell by 2.7% in April, marking the fourth monthly drop in a row. They were also down 16.6% compared to last year and at their lowest level since May 2021. Still, postings stand 41% above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from jobs site Indeed . According to Indeed's report, job postings in most sectors remained above pre-pandemic levels, with 14% of them more than double pre-pandemic levels. While some of the most severe skill shortages have eased, as fewer sectors now have postings twice their pre-pandemic numbers, overall demand from employers stayed high across most industries. Notably, growth in logistics support job postings slowed from 10.9% in March to 5.9% in April, while demand for data analytics professionals jumped, rising from fourth to second among the top-performing job categories. Over the past three years, only about one in five job categories recorded increases. Growth was seen in personal care and home health (+28.7%), data analytics (+9.5%), industrial engineering (+6.9%), logistic support (+5.9%), and mechanical engineering (+5.1%). However, these gains were offset by sharp drops in cleaning and sanitation (-55.7%), childcare (-38.8%), pharmacy (-38.8%), and driving (-25.8%). Photo: Indeed Still, the city-state is faring well compared to most advanced economies. Job postings in the UK, New Zealand, and Canada have dropped below pre-pandemic levels, while the US hovers just above its baseline. Singapore trails behind faster-growing markets like India and Italy and is tracking closely with Australia and Spain. Photo: Indeed Callam Pickering, Indeed's APAC Senior Economist, said, 'While job creation in Singapore is gradually cooling, the labour market remains resilient. Low unemployment and persistent skill shortages suggest underlying strength—but many businesses are holding their breath in a world clouded by economic and geopolitical uncertainty.' /TISG Read also: Geopolitical and economic uncertainty may impact job creation in Singapore for the remainder of 2025, economist says Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
CNA
22-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Job postings down 17% on-year; skill shortages in some sectors persist: Indeed
Job postings in Singapore are down about 17 per cent on-year, according to hiring platform Indeed. Still, it says skill shortages in sectors like education, healthcare and finance persist, and these gaps could signal potential growth areas. Richard Bradshaw, CEO of Asia and Europe at Ethos BeathChapman, a headhunting firm, talks about if there has been a downward trend in job posting in Singapore because of global uncertainties. He elaborates if this is a short term concern or if there is potential for medium- to long-term impact as well.
