Industry Trends Amplifying Value

1 min read Security Careers & Certifications

Current industry trends suggest Security+ value will only increase in coming years:

Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: With 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally and growing, demand for certified professionals continues outpacing supply. This fundamental imbalance ensures strong compensation and opportunities for certificate holders.

Regulatory Expansion: Increasing regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific requirements create mandatory demand for security professionals. Organizations must hire certified staff to maintain compliance, creating guaranteed job markets.

Digital Transformation Acceleration: Every organization becoming a technology company means universal need for security expertise. Traditional industries previously avoiding technology now require security professionals, expanding opportunity pools.

Remote Work Normalization: Post-pandemic remote work acceptance enables global opportunity access for certified professionals. Geographic limitations no longer constrain career options, maximizing certificate value.

AI and Automation Impacts: While automation threatens many IT roles, cybersecurity requires human judgment that AI cannot replicate. Security professionals remain automation-resistant, ensuring long-term career viability.