US cybersecurity job postings fall 26% as demand for AI security engineers rises
Cybersecurity job postings in the US have fallen by 26%. Meanwhile, demand for AI security engineers has surged.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- In cybersecurity, it is worth upskilling towards AI security specialisation.
- job seeker
- Traditional security positions are shrinking, while those tied to AI security are expanding.
Sources
- US Cybersecurity Job Postings Fall 26% as AI Security Engineer Demand Soarssecurityweek · Oct 18, 2026
- US Cybersecurity Job Postings Fall 26% as AI Security Engineer Demand Soars - SecurityWeeksecurityweek.com · Oct 18, 2026
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