(ISC)² estimates the global cybersecurity workforce in 2022 to be 4.7 million, an 11.1% increase over last year, representing an additional gap of 464,000 more jobs, according to the fifth annual (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study.
The study surveyed 11,779 international practitioners and decision-makers to gain insights into working in the modern cybersecurity profession. This report highlights hiring and recruiting trends, corporate culture and job satisfaction, career pathways, certifications, professional development, how the workforce is adapting to current events, and what the future of cybersecurity work looks like.