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Download 2026 Cybersecurity Workforce Research Report by SANS | GIAC
Leaders gain workforce insight. Practitioners gain career insight.
What’s Covered in the 2026 Cybersecurity Workforce Research Report
The cybersecurity workforce is at a turning point. AI is transforming how work gets done, regulators are redefining ‘qualified,’ and organizations are recognizing that the right skills, not headcount, are what drive success. As AI reshapes the cyber workforce, this report helps leaders make informed decisions and shows practitioners where skills and careers are heading.
AI Is Transforming the Cyber Talent Model
Learn how AI is disrupting entry-level roles and forcing top-down team rebuilds. Leaders get workforce insight. Practitioners see where skills and careers are heading.
Regulation Is Reshaping Hiring
Understand how NIS2, CMMC, DORA, SEC rules, and DoD mandates are driving framework adoption, specialist roles, and skills validation across cyber teams.
Skills Gaps Matter More Than Headcount
Skills gaps now outweigh headcount. See how teams use certifications, frameworks, and targeted development to build capability, despite time and budget limits.
Real-World Case Studies from Industry Leaders
Explore how Microsoft, Bayer, and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore are closing skills gaps and building high-performing cyber workforces in the age of AI.