There is a serious talent gap in the cyber security industry as many companies and firms continuously fail to get the necessary workforce to meet its human resources requirements. It does not help that the industry has a notoriously high bar of requirements for first time recruits, and even individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science and possibly a security certification like CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) can sometimes fail to get an entry level job. There is a lot of sensitive information and digital assets at stake for companies and/or their clients that they raise the bar high for their first time recruits to ensure business continuity.
The security analyst position offers a partial solution for this labour shortage because the bars of entry are relatively lower. Many cyber security professionals quote security analyst as their first full-time paid job in the industry, serving as an entry path and a chance to test their skills in real-world settings and scenarios.
There are rarely any other entry level job openings and aspiring professionals are taking note. Indeed.com reports that security analyst positions have a higher number of applicants than any other industry related job, but qualified professionals remain in demand as it is also the position with most opening. This is due to the nature of work security analysts are required to do. Because job opportunities can be found across sectors and industries from healthcare and insurance to finance and education, the demand for security analysts is not going away anytime soon.
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