Cybersecurity job ads requiring AI skills double

The AI Workforce Consortium, founded by Cisco, has found that 28.5% of cybersecurity job postings in G7 countries between October 2025 and March 2026 required AI skills, up from 14.2% a year earlier. The study, based on data from Cornerstone and Indeed, shows that roles such as security engineering and SOC analysis are becoming more strategic, with a growing need for skills like ethical reasoning, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement. The report also highlights a widening experience gap, as senior postings grew 65% while junior roles rose only 5.9%.