How Many Cybersecurity Job Openings Are There? (January 2026)

February 1, 2026 Zeinab Shariff

Source: Programs

January 8, 2026

Cybersecurity continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors, with millions of job openings worldwide.

Global demand for cybersecurity professionals has surged, driven by rising threats and expanding digital infrastructure.

This report breaks down the current state of cybersecurity job openings, regional trends, and key factors contributing to the numbers.

Top Cybersecurity Job Opening Stats

  • There are approximately 4.8 million unfilled cybersecurity roles.
  • In the US alone, there are currently 514,359 cybersecurity job openings.
  • Over a quarter (26%) of cybersecurity roles in the US are currently vacant.
  • Virginia has the most cybersecurity job openings in the US (53,855).
  • The US cybersecurity workforce gap has grown each year since 2020.
  • CISSO is the most in-demand certification in US cybersecurity openings (82,494).

Number of Open Cybersecurity Jobs

Globally, there are an estimated 4.8 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs.

Source: DeepStrike

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