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New Data on the Cybersecurity Workforce

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Cybersecurity Career Week

October 14-19, 2024
nist.gov/nice/ccw

UPDATED CYBERSEEK DATA HIGHLIGHTS PERSISTENT TALENT SHORTAGE

CyberSeek 2023 Heat Map
Credit: CyberSeek

CyberSeek, a free online tool that can help career seekers learn more about cybersecurity has been updated with new data showing a snapshot of open jobs across the United States.

The new data reveals that the labor market for cybersecurity talent remains undersupplied, with nearly 265,000 more cybersecurity workers required to address current staffing needs.

Read the full press release or explore CyberSeek.org to learn about common job titles, average salaries, commonly requested credentials, and more!

WEDNESDAY EVENTS

Tune in for these key activities happening on Wednesday, October 16:

  • X Chat: NIST Chat 
    Oct. 16, 12:00-12:30 PM ET
    Join the discussion: 
    #CyberCareerChat 
  • NIST WiSTEM event on Cybersecurity Career Week
    Oct. 16, 1:00-2:30 PM ET
    Join virtually here.
    Meeting ID: 161 3610 3684
    Passcode: 434653
  • NICE Monthly Webinar: Developing Cybersecurity Talent Through Alternative Routes 
    Oct. 16, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
    Register here
  • NIST NICE Career Discovery Working Group Webinar: Unlocking Cybersecurity Careers: Pathways, Skills, and Workforce Development
    Oct. 16, 3:30-4:30 PM ET
    Join on your computer, mobile app or room device:
    Click here to join the meeting 
    Meeting ID: 230 701 033 287
    Passcode: cfFSJk

There are several other events and activities happening around the globe. Find one to participate in by exploring the event portal online. 

View all Events and Activities

 


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Cybersecurity Career Week is coordinated by NICE and supported by a community of government, academic, non-profit, and private industry stakeholders. Commercial entities, materials, and resources provided in support of Cybersecurity Career Week may be included in this email or on the nist.gov/nice/ccw web site or linked web sites. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST.

Released October 15, 2024