IANS | 28 Oct, 2023
India saw an increase of 81 per cent in job postings for
cybersecurity from 2019 to 2022, as various threats emerged in the wake
of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report said on Friday.
Over the
last three years, cybersecurity jobs have shown consistency in its
growth trajectory, according to the report by job portal Indeed.
However,
there has been a 25.7 per cent drop in job postings from September 2022
to September this year, indicative of stricter regulations, frameworks
and controls.
However, this shift did not reflect in jobseekers
interest, as job clicks witnessed a 6 per cent increase during the same
period, highlighting sustained interest in cybersecurity roles, said the
report.
“The current dip in job postings is a transient phase,
and it highlights the industry's ability to adapt and evolve. The
cybersecurity sector remains a cornerstone of technological advancement.
Our data also reinforces that the future holds tremendous potential,”
said Sashi Kumar, Head of Sales for Indeed India.
Between
September 2022 and September 2023, a talent mismatch of 29.9 per cent
has been observed, indicating a shift in the skill sets sought by
employers in the dynamic cybersecurity sector.
The term "talent
mismatch" represents the gap between the skills employers currently
require and the available workforce's skill set.
Bengaluru leads
India's cybersecurity job market with a 23.11 per cent share, driven by
its status as the nation's primary IT hub.
“This dominance can
also be attributed to the city's dense tech landscape, with numerous IT
firms and startups, increasing the potential for cyber threats and
attacks,” the report mentioned.
According to IT industry’s apex
body Nasscom, the Indian cybersecurity market is expected to grow to $35
billion by 2025, creating over 1 million job opportunities.
