Overview
- A global survey of 3,646 tech workers found 49% of cybersecurity staff plan to switch jobs within a year.
- Only 29% of security professionals received a raise in 2025, the lowest share across major IT roles.
- Twenty-three percent of cybersecurity employees describe themselves as unhappy in their jobs, reflecting low recognition.
- Just 22% report their organization increased security resources after headline 2025 breaches.
- Experts warn AI is widening the attack surface and speeding up assaults, echoing recent alerts that severe incidents are rising.