Growth Without Gains

The Number of Cybersecurity Analysts Doubles but Still Falls Short

There are twice as many security analysts working in the US than a decade ago. But it has been growth without gain. There is still too much unmet demand. The risk of a data breach is higher than ever, and threats grow faster than our ability to staff up.

This report examines security analyst employment trends from 2013 to 2023, including national and state-by-state figures, using data compiled from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Read this report to learn:

• How many security analysts there are in the US and their salaries

• The number of security analysts per capita nationally and by state

• Comparisons with the UK and other professions in the US