The demand for cybersecurity specialists increased by 50% per year

According to Headhunter, the number of vacancies in 2024 increased by 17%, to 27.3 thousand ads. According to Superjob’s estimates, the indicator grew 50%, while the “habr.

In 2022–2023, interest in cybersecurity specialists remained stable. According to Headhunter, the number of vacancies in this area during the specified period increased by only 2.9%. The Khab.

With an increase in the demand for information security specialists, the curriculum number is reduced. On the Superjob platform, its number for a year decreased by 6%.

In this context, specialist wages are growing. According to the salary calculator “Habr. Superjob estimated that in Moscow, the salary proposals for infectors increased by 12%. The maximum salary for the Information Security Director can reach 1 million rubles per month, while that the average salary is 450 thousand rubles.

The general director of the technology expert NTI Anton Averyanov, in an interview with El Periódico, confirmed the shortage of cybersecurity specialists. According to him, most qualified professionals are already employed, and university graduates often require additional training, since their knowledge is not deep enough.

Lyudmila Makarova, director of talents of the talents of the solar group of companies, told the publication that the lack of personnel in the field of information security is one of the key factors that restrict the development of the industry. According to the provisions of the Superior Manager, after three to five years, the situation with the staff can stabilize.