The 2023 Network Security Industry Talent Development Report has been released, focusing on the requirements for AI applications and data security practitioners

Release time:Apr 16, 2024 21:05 PM

Currently, the explosion of generative artificial intelligence represented by ChatGPT has brought unprecedented challenges to the work of cybersecurity practitioners and the professional learning and employment of current students. As the core force in safeguarding cybersecurity space, how is the cultivation and growth of cybersecurity talents? On September 12th, the 2023 Network Security Industry Talent Development Report was released during the national network security promotion cycle.

The report introduces five parts: an overview of the domestic and foreign cybersecurity industry and talent development, a portrait of China's cybersecurity industry talents, an analysis of the supply and demand of cybersecurity industry talents, talent cultivation in the cybersecurity industry, and suggestions for the development of cybersecurity industry talents. At the end of the article, an analysis is also conducted on the demand and related situation of cybersecurity industry talents from 2018 to 2023, providing ideas for practitioners and employers.

Generation Z rapidly grows and leaps to become the main force of network security guards

The report shows that the proportion of cybersecurity practitioners aged 18-25 reaches 31.4%, becoming the backbone of cybersecurity practitioners. Just two years ago in 2021, this figure was only 3.2%. In the past three years, Generation Z has rapidly grown into the main force of "network security guards".

The 2023 Network Security Industry Talent Development Report has been released, focusing on the requirements for AI applications and data security practitioners

In addition, cybersecurity practitioners aged 31 to 40 still have the highest proportion, accounting for 35.2%, but it is far lower than 50.8% in 2022 and 59.7% in 2021. The proportion of practitioners aged 26 to 30 is 20.8%, while those aged 40 and above account for 12.6%. Network security practitioners are gradually becoming younger, and more young practitioners are entering the industry, injecting fresh vitality into the future development of the industry.

At present, the cultivation of cybersecurity talents in China is accelerating. As of March 2023, 80 universities in China have established majors in cybersecurity, 132 universities have established majors in information security, 2 universities have established majors in confidentiality technology, 17 universities have established majors in information countermeasures technology, and 28 universities have established majors in cybersecurity and law enforcement. At the same time, various universities in China are gradually strengthening the training of high-level talents in cybersecurity.

Security+AI improves efficiency, only 12.6% of respondents worry about being replaced by AI

In 2023, influenced by the explosion of AI technology, intelligent network security applications have become a new hotspot. Among the top ten companies announced in this year's innovation sandbox, three have improved their network security capabilities through the application of intelligent technology, with application directions including intelligent SOC, intelligent network attack and defense, and intelligent data governance and privacy security.

In the cybersecurity industry, AI is becoming an important auxiliary tool. The report shows that there are currently 3.4 million cybersecurity positions being recruited globally, but no corresponding talent has been found. Meanwhile, the report showed through a questionnaire survey that 73% of cybersecurity practitioners work more than 40 hours per week. Among them, 33.8% of practitioners work 41-50 hours per week, and 22.2% work 51-60 hours per week. Due to the nature of their work, cybersecurity practitioners need to remain vigilant and respond to potential or existing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks at all times. Therefore, the workload is high and overtime is more common.

The application of AI is improving this situation. The survey questionnaire results show that 35.7% of respondents believe that AI technology will bring automatic monitoring and analysis assistance to cybersecurity talents within 5 years. Network security professionals maintain a relatively calm and objective attitude towards the auxiliary and alternative role of AI. Some practitioners hold an optimistic attitude towards this technology, believing that it can improve current work efficiency; At the same time, a considerable number of practitioners maintain a wait-and-see and cautious attitude towards the industry impact of AI technology. Among all respondents, only 12.6% believe that AI can completely replace cybersecurity workers.

Five Suggestions for the Development of Network Security Talents

At the end of the report, five suggestions were put forward for the development of cybersecurity talents: firstly, to strengthen disciplinary construction and build a "firewall" with professional knowledge; The second is to implement the integration of industry and education, and play a good game of chess in the internship base; Thirdly, enhance regional exchanges and strengthen the "moat" through interactive learning; The fourth is to cultivate practical skills and achieve seamless matching between personnel and positions; The fifth is to strengthen policy guidance and press the "fast forward button" for industrial development.

In the process of building a digital China, the network security industry is an indispensable and important part. The development of cybersecurity talents requires coordinated promotion from multiple aspects such as policies, industries, and education.

The report was directed by the Education and Examination Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Internet Information Office of Haidian District, Beijing, the Teaching Steering Committee of Cyberspace Security Specialty of Colleges and Universities of the Ministry of Education, and the China Cyberspace Security Talent Education Forum. Anheng Information, Zhilian Recruitment, and the Network Security Division of the Network Business Department of China Telecom Group, China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd., the Guangming Network Security Channel, China University of Science and Technology, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou University of Electronic Science and Technology, Fuzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College and other units jointly participated in the preparation of the report. The report data mainly comes from big data on the Zhaopin recruitment platform, questionnaire survey data, etc; The questionnaire survey is aimed at both cybersecurity practitioners and current students, covering numerous enterprises, institutions, and higher education institutions in key national cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, as well as new first tier cities and provincial capitals.

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