The cyber talent shortage? Job postings just hit a four-year low
🚨 Cybersecurity job market cooling: US postings hit 4-year low in 2026 with 235,786 openings—26.4% down YoY. Major shift happening: GRC roles surging (14.8% of postings, up from 9.4%), while technical defense roles declining (47.1% to 41.5%). CISO hiring volatile due to exec turnover. AI security roles rising. Risk management now prioritized over pure defense.
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Help Net SecurityThe cyber talent shortage? Job postings just hit a four-year low - Help Net SecurityCybersecurity job postings hit a four-year low in 2026 as compliance roles gain share and CISO hiring swings, new CyberSN data shows.