More than 20,000 Cybersecurity Professionals Sought by New York Employers

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Nov 29, 2016, 08:30 ET

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Employers across New York posted job openings for more than 20,000 cybersecurity workers over the past year, according to CyberSeek™, a new online resource designed to enhance our nation's cybersecurity workforce.

CyberSeek was introduced this month by the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in cooperation with CompTIA, the world's leading technology association, and labor market analytics firm Burning Glass Technologies.

An estimated 45,215 people are employed in cybersecurity roles in New York, according to CyberSeek data. However, employers posted an estimated 20,223 job openings for cybersecurity workers.

"We've known for some time that there are gaps between the supply and demand of cybersecurity workers," said Tim Herbert, senior vice president, research and market intelligence, CompTIA. "By pinpointing the need to the state and local levels, CyberSeek fills in knowledge gaps so we can better understand the demand for cybersecurity professionals; the skills employers are looking for; and the true supply of professionals to fill those positions."

The cybersecurity job titles most often requested by New York employers include:

Cyber Security Analyst / Specialist
Auditor
Cyber Security Engineer
Network Engineer / Architect
Risk Manager / Analyst

"Financial services companies, hotels, communications providers, and many other businesses have been the targets of cyber-attacks in recent months," said Kevin Callahan, director, state government affairs, Northeast, CompTIA. "This daily drumbeat of news about cyber-threats is a constant reminder of the need for cybersecurity readiness. That readiness starts by fortifying the frontline of defense – cybersecurity professionals armed with the right education, certifications and skills."

CyberSeek's interactive heat map of cybersecurity jobs is augmented by the Career Pathway, which provides information on different types of positions to help students, job seekers and workforce trainers. The Career Pathway features information on common job titles, salaries, online job openings, in-demand skills, education and certifications related to careers in cybersecurity. The site illustrates how an individual can advance in a cybersecurity career, starting with four different entry-level positions through mid- and advanced-level jobs. CyberSeek is a free resource available to anyone interested in the cybersecurity workforce.

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SOURCE CompTIA